Daily Devotional
The Truth Shall Make You Free
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 8:32
February 15, 2021
Ponder This
Have you ever been to a circus and seen an elephant chained to a stake in the ground? Why doesn’t he break free? Because, as a young elephant, he was tied to a tree. And try as he might, he couldn’t break free. Now the thought that he cannot break free is ingrained.
How true that is of you and me who have ingrained thought patterns in our lives. We say, “I am chained to this habit and I can’t break free.” Or we say, “I’m not good enough.” All kinds of lies keep us in bondage, but the real truth is what God says, not what we think.
Practice This
Are there any strongholds in your life that keep you chained to the past? Write down these verses and memorize them.
2 Corinthians 10:4
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.”
Galatians 5:1
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.”
Now break free from the lies of the past as you tell yourself the truth!
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
