So if the Son sets you free, you are free indeed.
- John 8:36
When it comes to teaching the Bible with authority and conviction, Joyce Meyer is an expert in my eyes. What makes her such an effective teacher is that she gives people practical ways to apply the Bible to their lives. I think the reason why real life application of God’s word is so important to Joyce is because the Bible saved her life.
Joyce was sexually abused by her father while she was growing up in her parents’ home. Her mother knew of the ongoing abuse but did nothing to stop it. This horrific abuse damaged the way Joyce saw herself as a young woman, so it’s not entirely surprising that Her first marriage was to a man who lied, cheated and stole from her. She reminded us at her Freedom Conference in Denver that although she “didn’t get a good start in life, she’s having a great ending.”
When you glance back at your upbringing, were you properly loved? Were you protected and cared for by your parents? What are some of your earliest memories you have with your family? Our earliest home-life experiences significantly impact the way we see ourselves. Our self-worth can often be tied to how well we were loved as a young child.
Even though Joyce Meyer was hurt and abused by men in her early life, God’s love broke through the scars and healed her piece by piece. Knowing and loving Jesus set Joyce free from guilt, shame, pain, and self-pity. Therefore, she has the authority to stand on a stage and announce to thousands of people, “When the Son (of God) sets you free, you are free indeed.”
But knowing the truth is not enough. We must apply the truth to our lives. Think for a moment. What have you broken free from? Can you be free from that in every situation? What does being free in that area allow you to do? I’ll give you an example.
My friend Sue is free from overeating. She now experiences real freedom with every bite. Although she is free to eat the whole bag of cookies, God has given her self-control to say, “one cookie is all I want.” Now you fill in the blanks.
I am free from ___________________________________________ .
I am free in______________________________________________ .
I am free to ______________________________________________ .
Isn’t freedom wonderful! Let’s thank God today for giving us a freedom from the things that weigh us down, trip us up, or hinder us from growing in faith. We get to live in the Son’s freedom to do the life-giving things God has called us to do. Run free my friend!
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