Freedom

"Why read the Bible?"


An interesting question.


How about "If you abide in My Word, you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:31-32).


Wow. How powerful is that! Is there anything you want to be delivered from? Something you want to be free in?


I have read countless self help books, listened to advice gurus, read magazine tips, sought advice from others, searched the internet looking for help in many areas. I can tell you a lot about dieting and clutter control - two main areas I struggle in. I have experienced times in my life when the going was easy in these areas - I have also experienced total frustration feeling as if food and clutter were going to take over my life. At those times, do I want to be free? You betcha!


How about you? Are there areas you want to be free in? A lot of my friends struggle financially, worrying about those bills and that next paycheck. I have single friends who struggle being single and married friends who struggle in their marriages. What about wanting to please everyone, or wanting everyone to like you? Sounds like bondages to me. Is there a way out? Can we truly be free?


"If you abide in My Word, you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:31,32).


Do I believe what God says? Is there an answer for me? Can I be free in these areas I struggle in? I know that God is Truth and there is no lie in Him. Do I want to be free? Even more importantly, do I want to be His disciple? Do I want to learn from Him? Do I believe Jesus is Life and the only answer to Life is Jesus. Am I tired enough of struggling, sick enough of being bond up to turn to His Word?


A good friend asked a very good question "Why wouldn't you?" I don' t think there is a good answer.



God has offered us the key - we don't have to stay locked inside. Do you truly want to be free?



"And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free."