Blessings from the Verses of the Bible

34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever

committeth sin is the servant of sin.
35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth
ever.
36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. John
8:34-36
There is a dog in our neighborhood who is notorious for escaping his leash. His name
is Lucky, and he has, at times, been on the loose for days just roaming the
subdivision. His elusive behavior makes him very difficult to catch.
Recently, we heard a loud scrapping noise outside of our home. When we traced the
sound to the street, we saw where Lucky had once again escaped. However, this time
he didn’t break his leash; he actually pulled the metal plate and pole out of the ground
from which his leash was tied. Needless to say, Lucky was on the loose, but moving
very slowly. This time, Lucky was not that lucky. His owners quickly responded and
easily captured their wayward dog.
 Many Christians live the same way. They are “loose” from the bondage of sin, but
they are dragging around things that slow them down. Living in such a way makes it a
lot easier for the capture to take hold of their lives. 
 Christ said, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (John
8:36). Jesus did not die so that your sins could be tied around your neck. He died to
liberate you from a life of bondage and oppression. That doesn’t make you lucky, that
makes you free!
Story and Illustration from Pastor Kenneth Kuykendall