December 9 - Freedom Starts with Vision

DECEMBER 9 - Freedom Starts with Vision3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 29:16,18; Exodus 12; 1 Corinthians 5:7–8//⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3-Year Bible Devotional Book Available on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠//________________________________________“When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.” — Proverbs 29:16,18“It is the Lord’s Passover… The blood shall be a sign for you, on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you.” — Exodus 12:11b,13“Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Let us therefore celebrate the festival… with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” — 1 Corinthians 5:7–8________________________________________Have you ever felt like your life was running on autopilot, just reacting to things instead of living with purpose? That’s what Proverbs 29:18 is getting at—when people don’t have vision, they end up going wherever the crowd leads. In Exodus 12, God gave Israel a new beginning with the first Passover. They were leaving behind a life of slavery and stepping into freedom. But they couldn’t just walk away—they had to follow God’s instructions and trust His plan. Fast forward to 1 Corinthians 5, and Paul reminds us that Jesus is our Passover Lamb. He’s the reason we can live differently. If you’re a follower of Jesus, you’re not meant to blend in or stay stuck in the past. You’ve been set free—for real purpose.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. Where’s Your Vision? Are you just surviving, or are you living with purpose? God’s Word gives you vision, direction, and clarity. Without it, it’s easy to fall into things that hold you back.2. Passover Points to Jesus: Just like the Israelites marked their doors with lamb’s blood to be protected, Jesus’ sacrifice marks us as His. His blood means we’re covered, forgiven, and free.3. Clean Out the Old Stuff: Paul talks about getting rid of “old leaven,” which represents sin and bad habits. What’s something you need to let go of so you can live in “sincerity and truth”?________________________________________BOTTOM LINEJesus, our Passover Lamb, has set us free—not just from sin, but for a life with vision, purpose, and truth.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, thank You for giving me a new start through Jesus. Help me live with purpose, guided by Your Word. Show me what I need to let go of so I can fully walk in the freedom You’ve given me. I want to live a life that’s sincere, honest, and pleasing to You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.