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Set Free

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1

When I was a boy in the village, something about chickens fascinated me. Whenever I caught one, I held it down for a few moments and then gently released it. Thinking I was still holding it, the chicken remained down; even though it was free to dash away, it felt trapped.

When we put our faith in Jesus, He graciously delivers us from sin and the hold that Satan had on us. However, because it may take time to change our sinful habits and behavior, Satan can make us feel trapped. But God’s Spirit has set us free; He doesn’t enslave us. Paul told the Romans, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death” (Romans 8:1–2).

Through our Bible reading, prayer, and the power of the Holy Spirit, God works in us to cleanse us and to help us live for Him. The Bible encourages us to be confident in our walk with Jesus without feeling as if we are not set free.

Jesus said, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36). May the freedom we have in Christ spur us on to love Him and serve Him.

Lord, forgive me for sometimes revisiting my past and forgetting that You have washed away my sins. Thank You for taking my burden and setting me free to enjoy living for You.

My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed Thee. Charles Wesley

得到自由

如今，那些在基督耶稣里的就不定罪了。-罗马书8章1节

小时候我住在乡村，不知道为什么我喜欢捉弄那些鸡。只要我抓到一只鸡，就会把它按在地上不放。过了一会儿，才轻轻地放开它。可是，当我放它自由的时候，它却还是倒在地上。纵然它已得着自由，但它以为自己仍然受困。

当我们决志信靠耶稣时，耶稣就将我们从罪恶中拯救出来，并除去撒但对我们的辖制。然而，我们犯罪的习性和行为，却不是一朝一夕就能改变的，撒但会让我们感到仍然受困，但上帝的灵早已使我们得到自由，祂已释放了我们。保罗曾对罗马人说：“如今，那些在基督耶稣里的就不定罪了。因为赐生命圣灵的律在基督耶稣里释放了我，使我脱离罪和死的律了。”（罗马书8章1-2节）

我们可以透过阅读圣经、祷告和圣灵的能力，让上帝在我们心中动工、洁净我们，并帮助我们为祂而活。圣经鼓励我们，尽管放胆与耶稣同行，不要以为自己还没得到自由。

耶稣说：“所以天父的儿子若叫你们得自由，你们就真自由了”（约翰福音8章36节）。愿我们在基督里所得着的自由，激励我们爱祂和服事祂。

主啊，求祢赦免我，
因有时我回顾过去，竟忘记祢早已洗净了我的罪。
感谢祢承受我的罪担，让我得享自由能为祢而活。