Faith in God sets free!

The prophet Daniel tells the story of three young men full of faith - Aniniah, Mishael, and Azariah. Despite threats and tempting proposals from King Nebuchadnezzar, they refused to deny their God and their religion. The king had them bound and thrown into a fiery furnace, but the angel of God joined them there, and they passed through the furnace unharmed. The faith of these young people freed not only the three children but also the king who ended up becoming a believer. When we are truly free of heart, nothing can disturb us, much less separate us from the love of God.

It is this freedom that Jesus offers us if we listen to and put into practice his word.

He, Jesus, the Son of God, frees us from the slavery of sin and thus makes us his true disciples. It is up to us to accept the Word and let it take root in our lives, and we will be truly free. While talking to the Galatians in chapter 5:1, St Paul says:

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”

Blessed Wednesday!

Fr. Georges Roger Bidzogo sac