This week we celebrated our country’s Independence Day when the original colonies declared their freedom from British rule. We remember the sacrifices that were made to give us freedom that we enjoy today.
As followers of Jesus we enjoy freedom from sin and remember the sacrifice that was made on the cross for our behalf. Jesus paid the price for us because He loved us and wanted us to be free from sin and have everlasting life.
When Jesus first started His ministry, He was baptized in water and then filled with the Holy Spirit. He was led into the wilderness where He was tempted by the devil for forty days. Afterward He went about preaching and teaching with great wisdom and power. When He returned to His hometown in Nazareth, Jesus went into the synagogue on the Sabbath and was given the book of the prophet Isaiah to read. Jesus stood and read the following (isaiah 61:18)
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
Because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted
To preach deliverance to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind
To set at liberty those who are oppressed
To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.”
When Jesus finished reading from Isaiah 61, he stated, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
Jesus came to deliver the captives and set at liberty those who are oppressed. In John 8:32 it says, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” When you are struggling with challenges like addictions, self doubt, or unbelief that God wants the very best for you and has a great plan for your life, read the truth. What does God say about your situation? As you read God’s Word, you are transforming your mind everyday and becoming free from life's hindrances and challenges. (Romans 12:1) Celebrate your freedom today!
Read the rest at https://litwithprayer.substack.com/p/jesus-preaches-freedom?sd=pf