Reformation Day
John 8:31-36 (NRSV)
Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, 'You will be made free'?"
Jesus answered them, "Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
Reflection
We are captured in sin. Only one who is free can release us from sin. Jesus is free. The Devil is in bondage. Only Jesus can free us. The Devil will only capture us. Therefore our only hope is that Jesus make us free. If Jesus makes us free, we will be free indeed.
Thanks be to God!
Prayer
Lord, I confess my bondage to sin. I turn to you to free me from sin. My life depends on you alone. --- Amen
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