Written by: Bill Nasworthy
Reading: John 8:31-32
31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John reports to us that Jesus says that if we believe in God’s teachings and “live” them that we will be “set free”. And reading further in John, it tells us that we are a “slave to sin” and only living God’s word (the truth) will free us. Therein lies the battle…we strive to do good works as God requires of us, but we sin on a daily basis.
Father, thank you for leading us in your way. Help us to live as your disciples and assist us when we fall short. As we continue through Lent, allow us to keep our eyes on your Holy Son and appreciate all he suffered for us to live. Amen.
Reading: John 8:31-32
31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John reports to us that Jesus says that if we believe in God’s teachings and “live” them that we will be “set free”. And reading further in John, it tells us that we are a “slave to sin” and only living God’s word (the truth) will free us. Therein lies the battle…we strive to do good works as God requires of us, but we sin on a daily basis.
Father, thank you for leading us in your way. Help us to live as your disciples and assist us when we fall short. As we continue through Lent, allow us to keep our eyes on your Holy Son and appreciate all he suffered for us to live. Amen.
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