Freely Speaking Audio Devotion

Welcome to Freely Speaking, an OHSOFREE devotional ministry where we share our hearts and trust God for transformation.

Today’s devotion was written by Susan Hales.

“Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed’” (John 8:34-36 NIV).

While growing up, I attended church with my family and followed all the rules like a good girl. When I left home for college, I abandoned God and left the church and all the rules and regulations behind. I thought, at last, I’m free!

I did not realize I had traded those rules for chains of selfishness, sin, guilt, and shame. Many bad choices led me to a place in my life I never wanted to be.

When I considered attending church, I imagined God would never forgive me because my life was so messed up. 

I finally realized that Satan disguises sin as freedom. Also, I recognized God never abandoned me, even though I had abandoned Him. He loves me so much that He sent His Son Jesus to earth to pay the price for my sin and be the ultimate sacrifice.

Jesus offers everyone true freedom. Freedom from death. Freedom from the slavery of sin. Freedom from guilt and shame. We are truly free in Christ.

Instead of following the rules, Jesus urges us to follow Him.

Instead of being slaves to sin, we are adopted into the family of Christ when we accept Him as our Savior. 

Do you want true freedom? Realize that your sin separates you from God and that He gives the gracious gift of eternal life through belief in Jesus Christ. 

Romans 10:9 says “…that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved…”

Are you ready to be truly free?

Thank you for joining us today. To learn more about OhSoFree Ministries, please visit us at www.ohsofreeministries.com.