Are you tired of being held back? Not experiencing ALL that God has planned for you? There’s a message that stirred in Jerry’s and my heart for decades, and it is the power of God’s Word to set you free.
Since Jerry went home to heaven, I’ve had to live this message more than ever. Being free from satan’s oppression is not just a biblical idea for me, it’s been my daily lifeline.
As I was thinking about this topic, one of Jerry’s teachings came to mind, and I want to share that word with you. Let it encourage you as it has encouraged me!
FREE AT LAST
Jesus declared in John 8:31-32, “If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
The freedom Jesus offers hinges on three things: reading the Word, understanding the Word, and applying the Word. Let me share with you from my personal journey how these three practices have produced freedom in my life and how they can do the same in yours.
CONTINUE TO READ THE WORD
When I first came to the Lord, I didn’t know where to start in the Bible. I thought maybe I’d begin at page one. But Carolyn told me, “Start in the New Testament.” So, I did, and my Bible fell open to John chapter eight.
The very first verses I ever read were John 8:31-32, where Jesus said that the truth will set you free. As I read that passage, one word jumped out at me like it was the only word on the page… continue. It was like the Holy Spirit highlighted that word just for me.it clear, If I wanted to succeed in ministry, marriage, fatherhood, or any part of life, I would have to develop the art of continuing.
God said to me, “You’re a good starter, Jerry, but you don’t continue.” And He made it clear, if I wanted to succeed in ministry, marriage, fatherhood, or any part of life, I would have to develop the art of continuing.
So, I made a decision right then and there. I remember lifting my hands and saying, “Lord, from this moment forward, quitting is no longer going to be an option in my life.”
Reading the Word daily is where freedom begins. It’s not enough to start. You must continue. Too many believers read for a few days, get busy, get distracted, and stop. Then they wonder why they’re still living in bondage.
Jesus didn’t say, “If you try reading the Word.” He said, “If you continue in my Word.”
So, you’ve got to make that decision. If you want to live in the kind of freedom that the Bible says you’re entitled to, then quitting must no longer be an option. Continue in the Word—don’t quit, don’t get distracted, and don’t give up. That’s the first step towards real freedom.
UNDERSTAND THE WORD
When I began reading the Bible in 1969, the more I read, the more truth I discovered. And the more truth I discovered, the more freedom I walked in. I realized I’d been lied to—not intentionally, but through tradition and ignorance.
My parents loved God, but they didn’t know we’d been redeemed from the curse, or that by Jesus’ stripes we were healed. I only learned those truths because I read the Word.
You can only walk in what you understand.
The enemy thrives in confusion. That’s why Hosea 4:6 says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.”
There’s a lot of bad doctrine out there that sounds spiritual but is full of bondage. You’ve heard it… “God made me sick to teach me something.” “Maybe He took my baby for a higher purpose.” “Maybe this poverty is His will for my life.” No. A thousand times no! The people saying those things don’t understand God’s word—and they don’t know the truth.
The truth of God’s Word must get from the page to your mind and to your heart. Don’t just skim the Bible, study it. Meditate on it. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what it means and how it applies to your life.
I’ve met too many Christians living way beneath their privileges simply because they don’t understand the Word. But once your eyes are opened, you’ll say what I said back in 1969, “I’ve been lied to all my life.” And then you’ll start walking in truth. And truth—understood truth—will make you free.
APPLY THE WORD
Now this is where the rubber meets the road. Reading and understanding the Word are essential, but they are not the end goal. Freedom comes when you apply the Word.
James 1:22 tells us to be doers of the Word, not hearers only. It’s not what you hear that changes you, it’s what you do with what you hear.
Jesus said in John 8:36, “Whom the Son sets free is free indeed.” The Amplified says, “unquestionably free.” The Message says, “free through and through.” But even that promise must be appropriated. In other words, Jesus paid the price for your freedom, but you have to stand in it. Galatians 5:1 says, “Stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free.”
That’s a call to action. That’s a call to resist bondage. You have a role to play in walking out your freedom. You must take your God-given authority and exercise it.
When satan comes with fear, you resist him. When sickness tries to land on your body, you speak healing. When lack threatens your finances, you declare provision. When you do that (when you apply the Word) you’re enforcing what Jesus already won.
You were not meant to live under satan’s yoke. Jesus broke that yoke at Calvary. But you must apply that truth in your everyday life. Speak it. Act on it. Live like you believe it. Declare: “I am the redeemed of the Lord. I am free—through and through!”
– Jerry Savelle
Throughout this past year, I’ve had to dig into God’s Word like never before. And let me tell you that the Word works! It has the power to transform every area of your life, but it only works for those who read it, understand it, and apply it.
That’s how you walk in freedom. That’s how you live the life Jesus died to give you.
You’re not a slave to sin. You’re not bound by sickness. You’re not stuck in fear. You are free, and not barely free; you’re free indeed. So, stand on that truth, speak it with confidence, and apply it boldly every single day.
As I close this letter, I want to challenge you to take a bold step of faith.
When you give to support the outreaches of Jerry Savelle Ministries, I want to bless you with a downloadable list of confession verses as well a message from Br Jerry titled ‘Pursuing the Knowledge of God’.
These Scriptures are powerful tools you can speak daily to:
- Break fear
- Destroy shame
- Build faith
- Walk in the victory Jesus paid for
Your gift this month helps us send this message of freedom around the world.
Together, we’re equipping believers, building faith, and setting captives free through the Word of God.
As you give this month, you’re helping others discover the very freedom that changed Jerry’s life and mine. You’re not just being generous; you’re making an eternal impact.
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Thank you for standing with us and thank you for believing in the power of the Word to set people free! Your faithful partnership with this ministry means so much to me. Together, we’re proclaiming the truth of God’s Word around the world. Together, we’re walking in the freedom Jesus purchased with His blood.
I love you, and I believe in the power of God’s Word working in your life.
In His love and mine,
Carolyn Savelle
P.S. Don’t let the enemy talk you out of your freedom. The Word works, but only if you work the Word. When you give this month, be sure to download your free confession verses printout. Keep it close, speak it often, and let the truth set you free! God bless and I hope to hear from you soon!
