Daily Devotional
The Truth That Sets You Free
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 8:32
July 7, 2021
Ponder This
There was an Emancipation Proclamation when Abraham Lincoln set the slaves free in the South. They were set free, and we thank God for that. But did you know that many slaves continued on the plantations? Many continued to serve their old masters. Why? Two reasons: One, some of them didn’t get the news. Secondly, some of them couldn’t believe it; it seemed too good to be true.
Similarly, there are some people who have not yet gotten the news of the freedom in the Lord Jesus Christ and of the Kingdom authority He has given His people. And there are others who have heard this news, but it seems too good to be true. It is easy to say, “The truth will set you free,” but the truth doesn’t set you free if you don’t know the truth or you don’t believe it.
Practice This
Take time today to recount the ways Christ has set you free. Identify where you might be serving a master other than Christ. Write down what needs to change.
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.’”
