A Devotional on Redemption, Release, and Living in Liberty
Opening Thought
Have you ever been stuck, really stuck? Maybe physically, emotionally, or spiritually? Like being caught in a cycle you couldn’t escape. That’s what it means to be a captive. A captive is someone who’s trapped, restrained, and powerless to break free on their own. Whether it’s addiction, shame, fear, anger, or guilt, we all know what it’s like to feel the weight of bondage.
But here’s the good news: in Christ, we are no longer captives. The chains are broken. The prison doors are open. You’ve been set free, truly and eternally.
Yet being set free is not the end of the story, it’s the beginning of a brand new life.
When Christ breaks our chains, He doesn’t just rescue us from something. He brings us into something — into His Spirit, into His kingdom, into eternity. The moment you receive Jesus, eternity turns on inside of you. You are no longer just flesh trying to survive, you are spirit, alive in Him. Right here, right now.
The kingdom of heaven is near, not far off, not someday. Now.
This is what it means to be truly free:
To live spiritually, even while still in your body.
To carry heaven, even while walking through earth.
To know that you are already joined with Jesus, not waiting for the next life, but living His life through you today.
Scripture Readings
John 8:36 (ESV) – “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
Isaiah 61:1 (NIV) – “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”
Galatians 5:1 (NIV) – “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
Romans 6:6-7 (NLT) – “We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died with Christ we were set free from the power of sin.”
Reflection
Freedom in Christ isn’t just a new set of rules, it’s a new way of being.
We are spiritual beings now, awakened by grace, reborn into eternal life.
Through us, the supernatural flows.
When we walk in the Spirit, not in fear, flesh, or shame, we begin to live in the full reality of who we are in Christ.
Practice living spiritually.
Not mystically, but Godly spiritual.
Stay rooted in Christ, surrendered to His voice, guided by His Word.
And watch,
Watch the supernatural unfold.
Chains break.
Hearts heal.
Mountains move.
Peace floods.
Purpose ignites.
WOW!
This is what it means to be truly free,
Not barely surviving, but boldly, joyfully, supernaturally alive in Christ.
Application
Reflect on what once held you captive. Give thanks for the chains that are no longer on you. Live like you’re free. Don’t slip back into fear or flesh. Keep walking in the Spirit. Remember, eternity starts now. You don’t have to wait to experience heaven. Let the Spirit of God define your reality today. Use your freedom for others. Galatians 5:13 says, “Do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh, rather, serve one another humbly in love.” Let your life reflect heaven. Be bold. Be joyful. Be spiritual. The world needs to see the freedom you now carry.
Closing Prayer
Jesus, thank You for setting me free, not only from sin, but into Your kingdom. Thank You that I am no longer just surviving in the flesh, but alive in the Spirit. I declare that eternity has already begun in me, because You live in me. Let Your kingdom come through my life. Let freedom flow through my words, my actions, and my love. Teach me to live boldly, spiritually, and joyfully, every single day. In Your name, Amen.
The Engrafted life 
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