I LOVE this from Jerry Savelle's devotional for today!
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they my have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (John 10:10 NKJV)
Jesus came to set you free from every form of physical, mental, or emotional bondage so that you can experience the enjoyable, rewarding, and satisfying life that has been prepared for you. It is not God’s will that you put up with anything that robs you of this full and blessed life. He is a good God, and He wants you to enjoy your life. The Bible says,
“If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” (John 8:36 NKJV)
If you are in bondage to any detrimental habit or deadly emotion, Jesus wants to set you free from the power of that thing. He doesn’t want you to be crippled in your emotions, tormented in your mind, or sick in your body. He doesn’t want you bound by insecurity, fear, or sin. He wants you to be free to fulfill the assignment He has for you, and to live the abundant life that belongs to you. So, how do you get free from bondage? Jesus said,
“If you abide in My word … you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31 NKJV).
As you spend time reading and hearing the Word of God, He will show you the truths you need so that you can walk in your freedom. He will expose the hidden lies of the enemy that you have believed, and that have held you in bondage. He will speak to your heart, and His Word will set you free.
Confession: Jesus has set me free from every bondage and evil scheme of the enemy. I receive the life He has already provided for me: a full, blessed, and abundant life.
Let's be obedient to Joshua 1:8:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.
Being DOERS of THIS Word will put us in position to progressively know Jesus more every day, which will cause us to operate in great success and with the favor of God upon our lives. Why would we choose any other way of life? OUR God IS GOD, and He is GOOD! ALL the time! Amen! Here is Hillsong with "Forever Reign":
Shalom in Him!
