Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional October 12, 2017
Topic: Set Free
Key Verse: But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. – Matthew 6:33 (ESV)
MESSAGE: I am writing in Namibia, Africa, while preparing to go to a men’s prison here. I intend to share with them that they can be in prison and still be free, and that many people in the world, although not in prison, are still prisoners.
Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional Messages: Keep God First
I was a prisoner for much of my life because I was filled with fear, guilt, shame, bitterness, and hatred, including self-hatred. I didn’t live behind iron bars, but I was definitely a prisoner to those tormenting emotions. If you or someone you know is bound by these things, you can be free. Jesus came to set us free and to help us see and enjoy the new life He offers—a life that is abundant and filled with great joy (see John 10:10).
I hope to encourage the men in prison today with the good news of the Gospel. I also hope to encourage you to know that as you continue in God’s Word, you will know the truth and it will make you free (see John 8:31–32). No matter what your circumstances are, if you are free in your heart and mind, then you are free indeed! Examine what is going on inside you and ask God to help you with any tormenting emotion that is holding you captive. If you are brokenhearted due to painful things in your past, Jesus will heal you and set you free!
Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional Messages: You Are Loved
Prayer: Father, I thank You that Jesus came to make us free, and I do want to be free in every area of my life. Please reveal areas that You want to work in, and help me cooperate with the Holy Spirit as He brings healing and freedom in my life.
Today’s Daily Devotional Messages was written by Joyce Meyer, Founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries.
