Our Freedom in Christ
Monday, July 12. Give thanks that our God, who sets us free, walks with us as He calls us to be like Him to those around us. “This is what God the Lord says - he who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and all that comes out of it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it. ‘I, the Lord have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness’” (Isaiah 42:5-7).
Tuesday, July 13. Lord, help us to be wise and discerning in how we live in the freedom you have given us, that we may be a blessing to those around us. “‘Everything is permissible’ – but not everything is beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible’—but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good but the good of others” (1 Corinthians 10:23-24).
Wednesday, July 14. Father, though we are free may we be willing to serve, to bring others to know you. “Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone to win as many as possible. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings” (1 Corinthians 9:19, 23).
Thursday, July 15. Lord, it is hard sometimes to hear your voice above others. May we always seek you to be the judge of how we live in the freedom you have given us. “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day” (Colossians 2:16).
Friday, July 16. Thank You, Jesus, for giving us Your Spirit, Who reveals truth to us and sets us free. “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple” (1 Corinthians 3:16-17).
Saturday, July 17. The Son of the Living God died to free us from bondage to sin. Hallelujah! “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36).
Sunday, July 18. Father God, give me wisdom to know when I am using my freedom in ways that are harmful to me. “‘I have the right to do anything,’ you say—but not everything is beneficial. ‘I have the right to do anything’—but I will not be mastered by anything” (1 Corinthians 6:12).