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Week of June 28, 2026
This Saturday is Independence Day when a lot of people will celebrate freedom in different ways, but true freedom is found only in Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36). And Apostle Paul said, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” (Galatians 5:1)
In order to have freedom from things and attitudes that try to entangle you, your life has to be based on the Word of God. Jesus said in John 17:17 that God’s Word is truth. If we are going to live our lives in true freedom and victory, then our thoughts, words and actions have got to be filtered through the Word of God. The struggles we face may be real and factual, but the Word of God is the highest authority and truth and it overrides facts. Facts may change but the Word of God NEVER changes!
Regardless of the challenges you face or what your feelings might be saying, you must make the decision whether you will base your life on temporary circumstances or on the Word of God. I encourage you to make the decision to live according to the Word of God to a greater degree beginning today. Find out what the Truth says about your life, stand on it, and you will set the atmosphere to have a lifestyle of victory. We all experience setbacks, but remember that they are temporary. God wants you to be made whole in every area of your life: spirit, soul and body.
In John 5:1-9 we can read about a man who had an infirmity for thirty-eight years. When Jesus approached him, He asked the man if he wanted to be made whole. I believe this tells us that just because someone has a sickness (in any area of life) doesn’t mean they are automatically really ready to be free and made whole. It has to be a decision. When Jesus asked the man if he wanted to be made whole, Jesus was saying, “I have already made it available. What I want to know is, will you have it?” We need to understand that wholeness begins with a decision. What is your decision? It depends on you and your relationship with God that comes only through Jesus Christ. Will you choose real freedom?
Pastor Dave
