Jim's Devotional - November 15

“Deliverance to the captives.” What has captured us? We immediately think of drugs, alcohol, or sex. How about stress, our limitations, or even expectations of others that have been put upon us. The list goes on and on.

Yes, Jesus will heal the drug addict or the alcoholic. Sometimes it takes rehab and counseling, but He will heal us.

He also has the answer for the other things that have captured us. Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30 in the Message Bible says, “...Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

Too good to be true. No! This is reality and the desire of Jesus. Sometimes, most of the time actually, it takes a while to form this relationship. Don’t give up. Jesus wants us delivered.