DCLM Higher Everyday 12 September 2024 — Jesus Sets Free
DCLM Higher Everyday 12 September 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Jesus Sets Free
Topic: Jesus Sets Free
Text: John 8:28-36
28Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.
30As he spake these words, many believed on him.
31Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
32And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
33They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
34Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
35And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
36If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Key Verse: “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (John 8:36).
Message
A song writer wrote: “There’s power, power, wonder-working power in the blood of the Lamb; there’s power, power, wonder-working power in the precious blood of the Lamb.” The lyrics of this song remind us of the power that is resident in the atoning blood of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the anointed one, the messiah. Those who accept His Lordship can experience His free gift of salvation. Note that though Christ has the power to save, He does not force His salvation on anyone because human beings are free moral agents but are to be accountable to Him for their choices.
Also Read: Open Heaven 11 September 2024 – The Prayer of Faith
A lot of youths need freedom from bondage to sin and the devil. They need to acknowledge their sins and accept Christ as the only Saviour that can set free. Some are under slavery to fornication, masturbation, cultism, internet fraud, lying, bullying, stubbornness, and so on. Friend, are you one of those lost in sin and in bondage to the devil? Forsake your dirty deeds, believe in Jesus and He will set you free.
Quote: Jesus is the anointed
Challenge: Jesus can set you free indeed.
Prayer for today: Lord, have mercy on me a sinner.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
