Hebrews 2; Mark 10; John 8; 1 Corinthians 6

Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Christ. You partook of flesh and blood. You took on humaneness just like me, so that through death you destroyed the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and you delivered me from the slavery of the fear of death. You came to serve our father and to give your life as a ransom for me.

I am your disciple indeed, Lord Jesus. I continue in your word. I know the truth, and the truth sets me free.

My Heavenly Father has chosen me, and my Lord Jesus has bought me with his righteous life and redeemed me from the bondage of sin. Jesus, the Don of God, has made me free, and whom the Son sets free is free indeed.

Christmas, Easter, and other “special” days remind me of my freedom; freedom from the fear of death. Jesus took on my nature in Bethlehem and died my death in Jerusalem so that, I can be fearless wherever I am. The biggest threat to my joy is gone. Death is no longer a fear. I am truly free. No more bondage to anxiety.