Advent Day 21: Meditation

Today, ponder the following phrases from the meditations you’ve read this week. Journal your prayerful response, reflecting on what God has revealed to you through his Word during this first week of Advent. 

The reality is that sin enslaves, and there’s no way we can rescue ourselves from its chains on our own.

True freedom only comes from the One True God, and he is still releasing captives today. Chains can be broken, and slaves to sin can be set free. And the Savior of Isaiah 61 and Luke 4 is the only one who can do it. 

When we’re faced with the reality of our sinfulness, we must respond. Like the Jewish leaders of Jesus’ day, we can rely on good deeds or heritage — or we can trust Jesus.

Rest in what Jesus has done for us and trust him to lead you to live in ways that honor God and build his kingdom here on earth. You’ve been set free from sin — live like it!