Loose Her and Let Her Go

By Maxine Thomas 

John 11:44 says, “The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.”

The Bible says, “And he that was dead came forth.” Beloved, Jesus has conquered sickness, death, and the grave. First Corinthians 15:55 asks, “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” Isn’t it good to know that through Christ Jesus, you are victorious over even death? There is no power greater than God’s power. The power of God is able to raise you up from whatever pit you are in. Take a deep breath and exhale! Aren’t you glad that you have come forth?

Even as Lazarus came forth, he still had his grave clothes on. The Bible says he was bound hand and foot and that his face was bound about with a napkin. When you come to Jesus, you don’t have to hide the beer bottle or act like everything is alright when you really feel as if you are about to lose your mind. When you come to Jesus, you can come with all of your hang-ups and all of your inadequacies. You can come bound by the sin and shame of your past. Lazarus came forth with his grave clothes on.

The command that Jesus gave after Lazarus came forth was two-fold. Jesus commanded that his bands be loosed and said, “Unbind him, and let him go.” My sister, God is about to send you forth. That which held you captive must let you go. Through Moses, God told Pharaoh to “Let my people go” (Exodus 5:1). So, you have the power to command whatever has you bound to let you go.

Woman of purpose and destiny, after you have been loosed, you can’t remain in the same place. You must get up and get out of there. I don’t know about you but I’m going somewhere. I’m moving on up to higher ground. I’m moving to a new level of worship and seeking His face. I may have to cry sometime but I’m going. I may get lied on and talked about but I’m going. I may have to feel like I am all by myself but I’m going. I’ve been loosed, my soul has been set free, and I’m going. My friend, you are really loved.

I am convinced that there is more to this Christian journey than just a “fix” on Sunday morning. So, I loose the fear of freedom and, with glad joy, here I come.