The Great Escape

Scripture

John 8:34-36 (New International Version)
34Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Observation

What a wonderful way to start the week. The Scripture making it so very clear, that I was a slave to sin but because of Jesus I have been set free.

Application

Live like a freed slave today. Being set free from a life of bondage and slavery, into a life of freedom should make me kick my heels up, run around the yard, enjoy the air more, BUT most of all it should make me worship the God to planned my escape. Back in 1963 there was a movie about the Great Escape. Forget about a simple movie plot, God put everything into motion, through Christ, to come into the prison(this world), show us the plan of escape(his death/burial and resurrection) and then expose the route of escape(to believe him and follow him only). So all praise goes to the Father for being God, and also for what he has done for me.

Prayer

Father, How thankful I am that you devised a plan and executed it for my escape. Your plan was not for me to held captive in this world-like a slave, but to live freely. The plan was not without a cost and sacrifice and I thank you for baring that cost for me. May the life I walk today, represent the freedom you have provided for me, and that it would give you all the praise. Amen.