‘To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said’, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” - John 8:31-32

For as long as we are alive, arguments and debates about God and the true nature of Jesus Christ will continue. So also is unbelief! But one thing is very certain; the truth will set you free from every lie and evil machinations of men and demons. Jesus preached a message of deliverance, and except His UNDILUTED message is very clear to you, you are yet to be delivered indeed! Our aim at Living Waters Mission is that you would truly experience Jesus, the sovereign, risen, living Lord of the universe, as the source and content of real freedom in your life. For this to happen, you need God’s liberating truth and the power of His grace. Jesus made a walloping statement in John 8:34 thus, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.” But He quickly says in verse 36, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed”.

Two ways sin creeps into our lives are, one, through lack of contentment and two, through deliberately breaking the commands of Jesus. Addressing those who agreed to follow Him, Jesus says to them, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples’” (John 8:31). Now I want you to take note that true discipleship does not come from classroom learning, rather, you must TRULY believe in Him, and be prepared to do as He says and commands. Today’s scriptures remind us that those who are “REAL” followers of Christ will “hold to” His teachings. That means they will not only accept His teachings as truth, but they will also obey His teachings and do as He says. James says action is proof of faith! (James 2:17). It is my prayer today that the Holy Spirit will guide you into a revelation of the higher knowledge of Christ and you will be set free from every bondage caused by sin.