DCLM Sincere Milk 9 August 2026 — True Independence
DCLM Sincere Milk 9 August 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — True Independence
Topic: True Independence
Bible Reading: John 8:34-36 (KJV)
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
Many nations of the world celebrate their independence every year. It is like a ritual that is observed in commemoration of their independence from colonial or oppressive masters. Each country has her special day of the year to celebrate the independence.
The children of Israel were once slaves in Egypt. God then led them out of slavery through Moses their leader. Independence means freedom to exercise your human rights. This is the physical meaning. In the spiritual, it is different. Independence means total deliverance from sin and all its influences. No one can become free without knowing and accepting the Truth. This Truth is God’s word which Jesus represent. Jesus is the word of God that was from the beginning and is forever.
To be free therefore, a sinner must take these steps: Acknowledge his sinfulness. Repent and confess his sins to God. Pray for forgiveness and cleansing through the blood of Jesus. Ask Jesus into your heart to be your personal Saviour and Lord. Continue with the Truth that sets free by praying every day, reading, meditating on and obeying God’s word. Remember that it is only those that know the Truth, believe the Truth, obey the Truth that shall be free indeed.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord Jesus, the Son of God, please wash me in your blood and make me free indeed
FURTHER READING
Romans 6:14-22
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)
