Word For Today

Today's Word

saturday, december 20 2025

The joy of being free in Christ

When the Lord restored the fortunes ofZion,
we were like those who dreamed.
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
- Psalm 126:1–3

Have you ever been locked in a place and unable to get out? Do you remember how you felt when someone finally set you free from that confinement? You hugged your rescuer and almost began jumping for joy because you had your freedom back, right?

The first three verses of Psalm 126 speak about the moment when God freed His people from captivity. They were finally free! What joy! They laughed without stopping, they sang cheerful songs, and even those watching them from afar recognized that God had done something great for His people. Everyone was incredibly happy!

Today I invite you to remember the freedom you have in Christ and celebrate it with joy, with songs and with laughter. Thanks to the work of Jesus in your life, you live in His light and have received the forgiveness of your sins. You no longer live under the weight of guilt or under the threat of eternal death. In Christ you are free, and you are already a participant in eternal life!

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
- Colossians 1:13–14

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
- John 8:36

See also:

Yesterday's Word

Are you evangelizing?

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus left clear and important instructions for all who desire to follow Him. We must proclaim the love of God to others so that they may be saved through faith in the Lord Jesus.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
- Matthew 28:19–20

Are you evangelizing? Are you sharing the message of salvation with other people? It may seem like a very difficult task, but you just need to let God guide you. He has promised to be with you, you are not alone in your mission.

Fill your heart with God’s love for others and ask the Holy Spirit to show you the best way to bless the people around you. The gospel is good news that brings joy and hope, do not be afraid. Love with the love God gives you. Smile with love and brighten the lives of those you meet along the way.

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 5:14–16

Bring the light of Christ through your actions, and speak to others about the love of God when the opportunity arises.

Day Before Yesterday's Word

Help those in need

Blessed are those who have regard for the weak;
the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.
- Psalm 41:1

God and His Word care about those in need. Unfortunately, because of political debates, the church has stopped working on behalf of the disadvantaged and has embraced other directions. It is the duty of God’s people to care for the needy without seeing them as a burden.

As the psalmist said, helping those in need is a joy. God protects and cares for those who do so, and He also prospers them. Whenever you have the opportunity, care for those who need you and receive happiness and blessings from God.

Helping the needy is a central theme of the gospel. Jesus’ own ministry on Earth emphasized those in need.

The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor
- Luke 4:18–19

We must give importance to what is important to God. We are called to help the needy and the poor, to proclaim the freedom found in Christ to the prisoners and to everyone around us. Just as Jesus obeyed the Father and fulfilled His ministry, we must strive to fulfill our part in everything that God entrusts to us.

Let us share the gospel with those in need and share the resources that God has given us: “Freely you have received; freely give.” (Matthew 10:8b)