Freed from slavery - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered.
Romans 6:17

Freed from slavery
Throughout history, both nationally and internationally, the slave trade has been repeatedly fought against. Unfortunately, however, many people – especially women, children and the poor – are still oppressed and abused in many countries under the most terrible conditions. Forced prostitution, human trafficking, and smuggling are commonplace – often even in our immediate surroundings! Surely we remember the cruel scenes that unfolded in the autumn of 2021 at the border between Belarus and Poland.

In addition to actual deprivation of freedom, there are also enslavements such as drug addiction, alcoholism, gambling or pornography from which many people cannot break free. And there is a form of dependence that affects everyone: the tendency to sin, to think, speak, or act badly. No one can claim exemption from this.

But Jesus came to free us from the slavery of sin. To do this, He had to pay a high price on the cross: His own life! Whoever now realises that he is a sinful person and accepts Christ as his substitute not only receives freedom as a gift but also an eternal future in heaven. He then belongs to those who have been “bought at a price” (1 Corinthians 6:20). Those who have experienced this liberation willingly serve the Lord Jesus, their new Master.

The disciples of Jesus referred to themselves as “servants (or slaves) of Jesus Christ”, but they did so voluntarily and with great joy! Because their Master was so good to them it was an honour and a joy to serve Him!

Whom do you serve? If it’s the Lord Jesus, then you are truly free!

Today’s reading: Jeremiah 16:1-21 · Luke 23:1-12