Tag: Freedom in Christ

December 18, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Sin Is Not a Pet

Opening Verse

“Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.” (Romans 6:12 KJV)

Introduction

Many people do not plan to live in sin. They tell themselves it is under control. They visit it, enjoy it briefly, then lock it away again. They believe they are the master. Scripture warns us that sin never stays tame.

Devotional Story

A man kept a small animal in a sturdy cage behind his house. He told himself it was harmless as long as the door stayed shut. On certain evenings, he would unlock the cage, sit close, and let it crawl around his feet. He enjoyed the feeling of control. When it scratched or hissed, he laughed and pushed it back inside, closing the door once more.

Over time, the animal grew stronger. Its claws sharpened. The man began to notice marks on his hands, but he ignored them. One night, he opened the cage as usual. This time, the animal lunged. It did not want to return. The door slammed shut too late. What he thought he owned now ruled the space.

Sin works the same way. It never remains content with short visits. It grows in darkness. It waits for the door.

What This Means

God never tells us to manage sin. He tells us to flee from it and to kill it. Sin promises pleasure but demands control.

The Word of God says,

“Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.” (James 1:15 KJV)

Jesus does not offer a stronger cage. He offers freedom. A locked habit still owns the heart. Only Christ breaks chains.

“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36 KJV)

Think About This

What sin do you keep returning to because you believe you can put it back later? Have you mistaken restraint for repentance?

God says,

“Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.” (Romans 6:12 KJV)

Reigning means ruling. If sin has a schedule, it already has authority.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I confess that I have treated sin lightly. I have opened doors You told me to shut. I do not want control; I want cleansing. Break every chain I have allowed to remain. Teach me to hate what You hate and to cling to You alone. I trust Your power to free me completely. Amen.

Closing Verse

“If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.” (Genesis 4:7 KJV)

January 9, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Heaviness of Sin Lifted

Opening Verse

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 (KJV)

Introduction

Sin weighs heavily on the human soul, creating guilt, shame, and separation from God. But the good news is that this burden can be lifted. Jesus Christ offers us freedom, peace, and rest when we choose to follow Him. He doesn’t just remove the weight of sin; He transforms us, giving us new life.

Devotional Story

Linda felt the weight of her decisions pressing down on her like a heavy boulder. She had chased after worldly pleasures, only to find herself exhausted and empty. One Sunday morning, she decided to attend a church service, hoping for a spark of hope.

As the pastor spoke, Linda heard the words of Isaiah 1:18:

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

It was as if God Himself was speaking directly to her. With trembling hands and tears in her eyes, Linda prayed, confessing her sins and asking Jesus to take the burden from her. In that moment, she felt an unexplainable lightness, as if the crushing weight on her soul had been lifted.

Linda walked out of that church with a new purpose, determined to follow Jesus. The burden of her sin was replaced with the joy of His forgiveness and the promise of eternal life.

What This Means

Sin brings heaviness, but Jesus brings rest. When we try to carry the burden of our sin on our own, we find only weariness and despair. However, when we come to Jesus, confessing our sins and choosing to follow Him, He lifts the weight and gives us peace. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light because He bears it with us.

Following Jesus means surrendering our old ways and embracing His path. It’s not just a one-time decision but a daily choice to walk in His grace and truth. The heaviness of sin is no match for the power of His forgiveness and the freedom found in Him.

Think About This

  • Are you carrying a burden that Jesus has already offered to take from you?
  • What is holding you back from fully surrendering your life to Christ?
  • How can you help others who are weighed down by sin to find the rest Jesus offers?

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I come to You with the burdens I can no longer bear. I confess my sins and ask You to lift this heaviness from my soul. Help me to follow You daily, walking in the freedom and rest that only You can provide. Thank You for Your forgiveness and love. Amen.

Closing Verse

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

December 22, 2023 Devotional Post a Comment

Spirtual Rebirth

Opening Verse:

“Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.” – Romans 6:11 (KJV)

Introduction:

In this passage, Paul the Apostle urges us to view ourselves in a new light. This is not just advice; it’s a call to a profound transformation in our lives.

What This Means:

Imagine sin as a force that once controlled us, like a bad habit that we couldn’t break. Paul is telling us that, through faith in Jesus Christ, we’re no longer under sin’s control. It’s like waking up one day and finding that habit has no power over us. We are now ‘alive’ to God, living in a way that pleases Him, not because we’re forced to, but because we’ve been changed from the inside.

Think About This:

1. Have you ever felt controlled by a bad habit or negative influence?
2. How does understanding that you are ‘alive’ to God change your daily life?
3. What does being ‘dead to sin’ look like in practical terms?

Prayer:

Dear Lord, thank You for freeing us from the grip of sin and giving us new life in You. Help us to live daily in this truth, knowing that we are no longer slaves to sin but alive to You. Guide us in each step to reflect this new life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse:

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)