Let Freedom Ring

 

What does freedom mean to you? We differ in our perceptions about freedom depending on what aspect we’re looking at. But, do you think you are free? We are all bound by the chains of sin. Every human is a prisoner of sin. It’s part of our nature. We are all born to a sinful world and it’s inevitable for us to commit one as we grow up. Thanks to our loving God for sending us His only son Jesus Christ. By shedding His precious blood and giving His life to the cross, we’ve been saved from the wages of sins which is death. Still, many of us remain captives of this sinful world. Because our body is weak, we are often trapped by sin’s chains. However, the holy scripture says Christ is our freedom. Therefore, the only way we can be totally free is by having Him in our lives.

There have been many songs written about freedom; but one of my favorites is “Let Freedom Ring” by William James Gaither and Gloria Gaither. The song was basically inspired by the many political and historical events that hindered thousands of individuals to live their lives freely elsewhere. Many had been captives of the numerous wars that happened in the world. But the most striking message of the song is the fact that all humans are not free. It’s because they’re enslaved by sins.

Though we are blessed because of God’s great love to the world, He sent Jesus Christ to Calvary. That great sacrifice was the most liberating event that ever happened in history. Indeed, it’s worth singing, it’s worth proclaiming that Jesus is our freedom. Let Him reign in our lives. Let freedom ring in the whole world!

I’ll sing it out with every breath, I’ll let the whole world hear it,

This hallelujah anthem of the free,

That iron bars and heavy chains can never hold us captive,

The Son has made us free and free indeed!