Make Me a Captive

You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.  – John 8:32

A pastor friend recently stated, “The world is full of lying lips.” The enemy has used lies from the beginning to entice humanity to sin. Where do you find the truth? Jesus stated clearly, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Knowing the Person who is Truth will give you clear direction. Jesus urges you to be receptive to His words in faith, obey God’s commands, and exercise your faith in your relationships with God and your fellow man.  

Two precious promises are contained in today’s verse. The first is, “You will know the truth” (John 8:32a). Scripture tells us that, in the knowledge of God and Jesus and His power, you will be granted “all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:2-3). This means that you will know what is truth and what proves it to be so. This truth has as its greatest concern the care of the deep needs of your soul. The second promise is, “The truth will set you free” (John 8:32b). God’s truth frees you from spiritual enemies, and frees you from the bondage of sin. This liberation brings you into fellowship with God the Father. 

“Make me a captive, Lord, and then I shall be free.” These words of George Matheson echo true for the believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, but they are strange to those who do not have faith in Christ. Pray now for officials in the government whose “truth” is not of the Lord. Ask that their eyes be opened and their hearts be overwhelmed by God’s love as they learn, know, and abide in His Word. 

Today’s Verse: John 8:32

and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 

All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Recommended for further reading: 2 Peter 1:2-10

2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 

3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 

All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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