Freedom

Today’s gospel says a popular quote “The truth will set you free.” Jesus was inviting the Jews to believe in Him and be his disciples, then they will know the truth and the truth will set them free. They are not physical slaves, but Jesus said they are slaves of sin. Knowing and following Jesus sets us free from the bondage of sin, and sets us free to worship God with all we’ve got.

The three men in the first reading lives this freedom. They are free – not from persecution, but from false and worldly attachments. They were not worried about what other people would say about them disobeying the king. They did not care about their physical bodies. They were more concerned with following God and have great faith in Him. In the end, they were unharmed by the king’s plot, and was able to testify greatly by their faith and by the way they live their lives.

How about us? Are we free from material attachments? What prevents us from fully worshipping God? IS my life a testimony of my faith and love for God?

May we be inspired by the men in the first reading, who are ready to give up even their lives to live their faith. May we have  faith that as we serve Him, God will take care of us!

God bless!