“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.“
— Galatians 5:1 KJV
Reflection on Today's Verse
Freedom isn’t just an idea—it’s a gift. Christ didn’t die so we could shuffle around half-liberated, still dragging the chains of guilt, performance, or religious pressure. He broke every shackle. Real freedom doesn’t come with loopholes or fine print. It means you’re no longer trying to earn what’s already been given.
But here’s the thing—freedom must be guarded. The temptation to slip back into “I have to prove myself” is strong. Religion likes to sneak in with its checklist and tape measure. Paul says, “Stand firm.” Not drift. Not sit. Stand. Because there will be winds—voices, habits, expectations—trying to pull you back into the old way of bondage.
So if you’re free in Christ, act like it. You’re not a prisoner trying to impress the warden. You’re a beloved son or daughter, already welcomed home. Breathe deep. Walk tall. Don’t pick the chains back up.
Personal Prayer
Lord Jesus, You set me free—not halfway, but completely. And yet, I confess, I sometimes reach for the very burdens You removed. Help me stand firm in the freedom You won. Silence the old lies that say I’m not enough or I need to earn Your love.
Anchor my heart in grace. When I’m tempted to go back to fear or performance, remind me who I am in You: forgiven, chosen, free.
Thank You for never calling me to slavery, only to walk in love. Amen.