"I *am* William Wallace! And I see a whole army of my countrymen, here in defiance of tyranny. You've come to fight as free men... and free men you are. What will you do with that freedom? Will you fight?"-from "Braveheart"
The Freedom that Wallace fought for is a good cause, but it shall be fleeting. When Jesus makes one free, it's eternal.
Jesus said, "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the Truth, and the Truth will make you Free!" (John 8:32)
Here are a few thoughts from Chuck Swindoll on the freedom Jesus gives:
"He [Jesus] spoke of the liberating power of the truth. Even though the official grace killers rejected His message, He assured them it could make them free. All who embrace grace become "free indeed."
Free from what? Free from oneself. Free from guilt and shame. Free from the damnable impulses I couldn't stop when I was in bondage to sin. Free from the tyranny of others' opinions, expectations, demands. And free TO what? Free to obey. Free to love. free to forgive. Free to allow others to be who they are--different from me! Free to live beyond the limitations of human effort. Free to serve and glorify Christ. In no uncertain terms, Jesus Christ assured His own that His truth was able to liberate them from every needless restriction: "So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:36). I love that. The possibilities are unlimited." -Charles Swindoll, 'The Grace Awakening' Devotional.
Christ wants us to be free. He calls us to his liberty. And it's a sweet benefit indeed. However, we need to be abiding in His Word. There's no experiencing this sweet liberty, unless we are disciplined in the Word of Christ. We need to read, study, and prayerfully meditate upon the truth of the Lord's Holy Bible. It's a precious gift indeed.
And when we do, then we shall be living, and walking, in His freedom.
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