Revelation of the Word:

THEME: FREEDOM

Acts 13:38-39 NIV

“Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses.”

INSIGHT

–Jesus Christ is available to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness prisoners through the power of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 61:1). Those who believe in Him have the same liberty from every every sin by the grace that has been released which is a gift from God lest anyone should boast (Ephesians 2:8-9). Those who have been set free therefore have become slaves to God, and reap the benefit of holiness to Him resulting to eternal life (Romans 6:22).

SUMMARY

Freedom in Hebrew is written as padah which means to ransom, redeem or liberate. Its root word refers means to separate, deliver, ransom and bring to rest. Christians have freedom over sin and darkness when we follow Christ, for whoever the Son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36). Saul was breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord and bound them in Jerusalem. Jesus appeared to him in Damascus and enlightened him that it is not the disciples that he is persecuting but Jesus Himself (Acts 9:1-6). Only the God can sets us free indeed. He delivered the children of Israel from captivity in Egypt by His outstretched arm, for His mercies endures forever (Psalms 136:10-16). His name is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe (Proverbs 18:10). We are called to stand firm in the Lord and not indulge in the flesh but serve one another humbly in love which is a fulfillment of the law (Galatians 5:13-14).

PRAYER

Dear Abba Father, we come before Your presence this day with thanksgiving, honor and adoration in our hearts. Oh Lord we thank You for Your constant love and mercy that is new every morning and has covered us. We thank You for the gift of life and salvation. We praise You for all You have done for us and for this far You have brought us. We worship Your Holy and mighty Name for there is none like You. Father out of our distress we called on You our Lord and You answered us and set us free. Father, You have set us free from all chains of the enemy, sicknesses and all evils. Lord we declare Your freedom and liberty in our lives in all our matters and we decree that in Your name of Jesus we have been delivered from every works and chains of the enemy. We repent from all that has not pleased You and speak Your blood that cleanses and restores in our lives. We thank You for You have done it in Jesus name. May You bless us and keep us. May You shine Your face towards us and be gracious unto us. May You show Your countenance unto us and give us peace. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and forevermore. Amen.

Further reading: Romans 6:22, Galatians 5:1

Blessed Weekend

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