But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.

— Romans 6:22

And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again.

— 2 Corinthians 5:15

44 I will keep Your law continually, forever and ever,

45 And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.

— Psalm 119:44-45

12 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

13 Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.

14 In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain

— Psalm 92:12-14

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and love from Christ to you.

Living a redeemed life means being set free to live for God, not self. Right standing with God facilitated through repentance, empowers and stirs a believer’s desire to follow Christ and obey God. The Bible reveals God’s will, ways, and plan for His creation and children. The Bible is not a book of rules for people to follow to earn God’s favor but God’s revelation of Himself to the people He created.

Since we have been redeemed through faith in Jesus Christ, ask our Lord to guide us through His Word, and this is a wonderful way to experience the joy of a redeemed life through salvation in Christ. Let’s unpack God’s personal charge to us through His perfect, unchanging, life-giving Word. Follow what He says. The Holy Spirit, who indwells all of us makes this possible. Obeying God brings freedom to experience a flourishing, satisfying life, serving others and glorifying God.