Charles Oloo, Kenya
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
John 8:36
God has blessed us with many things. We should celebrate His goodness to us because we are alive. We should also celebrate by enjoying the bounty we share in this good land, with oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams, plus beautiful vegetation of all varieties.
As believers, we are also free from bondage. The people of God can give freely, talk, travel, and even spread the Gospel of Christ in total freedom. The Scriptures declare us free: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32).
If you study a map of the world, you can see how far the Bible has gone in bringing freedom. Jesus started it with His disciples and apostles. We have also witnessed through the study of history the amazing timetable of God in creating the great nations of the world like America and those in Europe.
The Scriptures have also resulted in persecution around the world, which has indeed promoted the spread of the Gospel from Judea to the whole world, and in the end has brought freedom. Today, we see freedom in America because Americans decided to follow the teachings of the Bible. This nation is founded on biblical principles. Political freedom gives you freedom as citizens, while spiritual freedom makes you great free saints.
Jesus made us free (John 8:36). So ask yourself: If the Son shall make you free, can you make others free from sin? We know freedom flows from the written Word and the Living Word, which gives us inspiration. The Lord Christ sets people free. Can you do that through your deeds? Can you do that through religious ceremonies or legalism? No.
Nicodemus was set free from religious bondage (John 3). Zacchaeus was set free from his lust for money (Luke 19). You can also recall the lady by the well who was set free from immorality (John 4). Can the Spirit make us free? Yes!
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Corinthians 3:17). Remember, where there is the Spirit of the Lord, there is liberty. The fruit of the spirit demonstrates our freedom (Galatians 5:22–23).
How free are you? Assess your deeds before God and mankind—what can you offer to God and mankind to be a good servant of God? Take advantage of your freedom.