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There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
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Earlier in this letter to the church in Rome the apostle Paul had written that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. But all those who believe and receive it are justified, redeemed, as a free gift of God through Jesus Christ. {Rom.3:22-24} And yes, it is a free gift to you and I, but hardly free! We were bought with a price—the blood of Jesus Christ on the cross. {1Cor.6:20}

Sin is a stain and a burden and Jesus said that everybody who sins is a slave to sin. {Jn.8:34) With that said, understand that Paul’s proclamation in today’s Bible verse is a resounding shout heard throughout all of God’s creation that the slaves have been set free! The chains have been broken. When Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi for preaching the Word—placed in the deepest, darkest part of the prison and their feet were put in stocks—God shook the earth, their shackles fell off, the prison bars flew open. {Acts 16:23-26}

That was an amazing account of God’s work, but surely it was just as wonderful when you and I were set free. Our God, the heavenly Father, put His Son Jesus on the cross at Calvary and He died paying the price for our sins. The sun was darkened, the earth shook, rocks were split, and tombs were opened. {Mat.27:45,51-52} And please remember that whom the Son has set free is free indeed. {Jn.8:36}

The apostle Paul’s life was changed totally, completely and eternally when he met the Lord on the road to Damascus. {Acts 9:3-6} Just as our lives, now new, were changed wherever He found us! So, trust the Lord God, maker of heaven and earth, who sent Jesus to pay the price and die in our place, to take upon Himself all of the pain, the punishment and the condemnation we deserved for our sins.

We are now to live that new life as sons, children, of God, led by the Spirit of God, putting to death the deeds of the flesh and crying out to Abba, Father. {Rom.8:13-15} We are now citizens of heaven {Php.3:20} and we are ambassadors for Christ. {2Cor.5:20} We have been empowered and equipped to bring the love and mercy of God wherever we go, proclaiming His excellencies. {1Pt.2:9}. So share what you have been given. Jesus said, “freely you have received, freely give.” {Matt,10:8}

As David prayed:
“I Waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay; And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. And He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear, and will trust in the Lord.” (Psalms 40:1-3)

THE SON OF GOD SET US FREE INDEED