So, if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. John 8:36 NLT
What does it mean to be free? What is true freedom? To be free means - not bound, confined, or detained by force. This can be physical or even spiritual. True freedom however is found in Christ and Him alone. There are many who are not locked up or confined to a physical place, but they are still not free. There are those who are prisoners in their mind; hence they are not free.
We are made alive in Christ and therefore true freedom is in Jesus. We were all once separated from Christ because of our sinful nature. Our disobedience and sins brought about bondage and spiritual death. We used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil – the commander of the powers in the unseen world. Thanks be to God; He made provision so that we can be free and live a life pleasing to Him.
The scripture reference states that, who the Son set free is free indeed. Because Christ has set us free by giving up His life so that we may live, we should not allow anyone to take the freedom we received through Christ. Many attempt to constrain us through man-made rules and empty philosophies. We should not allow anyone to condemn us for what we eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new moon ceremonies or Sabbaths, Colossians 2:16 NLT. Christ has set us free from the spiritual powers of this world. Satan no longer has a hold on us. We are not governed by the law but now live by the grace received from God. We accept and believe what God says about us. He is the ultimate authority in our lives.
Though we have been set free, we should not use this liberty to sin and fulfil the desires of the flesh. For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love, Galatians 5:13 NLT
So, Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. Galatians 5:1 NLT
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