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Day 11 – Anchored in His Truth Key Scripture: John 8:32 – “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Affirmation: I am anchored in the truth of God’s Word.Introduction An anchor keeps a ship from drifting when winds and waves rise. In the same way, God’s truth keeps our hearts steady and our steps sure in a world of shifting ideas and loud opinions. Jesus promises that knowing—personally embracing and living—His truth brings real freedom. Not a shallow, momentary relief, but deep liberation from lies, fear, shame, and the bondage of sin. See John 8:31–36; John 17:17; Psalm 119:160; Hebrews 6:18–19; Ephesians 4:14.Word of the Day: Truth (Aletheia) Aletheia means reality as God defines it—what is unveiled, reliable, and unchanging. God’s truth is not merely “facts,” but the eternal reality revealed in Christ and Scripture.

• “Your word is truth.” John 17:17
• “The sum of Your word is truth.” Psalm 119:160
• “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” John 14:6
• “Every word of God proves true.” Proverbs 30:5

Backstory on John 8:32 John 7–8 unfolds during the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. In John 8:31–32, Jesus addresses Jews who had believed in Him: “If you abide in My word, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” The context matters:

• Abiding precedes knowing. Remaining, continuing, and dwelling in Jesus’ word produces knowing, and knowing produces freedom. John 8:31–32
• Jesus exposes the real slavery—sin’s bondage—not merely political oppression. John 8:33–36
• He contrasts the devil (the “father of lies”) with Himself, the embodiment of truth. John 8:44; John 1:14; John 14:6

Three Big Takeaways

1. Freedom flows from abiding, not just information.

• The promise is conditional: “If you abide… you will know… the truth will set you free.” John 8:31–32
• God-breathed Scripture trains and frees us to live rightly. 2 Timothy 3:16–17; James 1:25
• Abiding in Christ and His words bears lasting fruit. John 15:4–7; 1 John 2:24

2. Truth exposes and disarms the enemy’s lies.

• The enemy traffics in deception; Jesus unveils reality. John 8:44; Ephesians 6:14
• God’s word gives light and understanding. Psalm 119:130
• We demolish arguments and take thoughts captive to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4–5

3. God’s truth is an unshakable anchor.

• God does not lie; His word stands forever. Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35
• “It is impossible for God to lie… we have this hope as an anchor for the soul.” Hebrews 6:18–19
• When anchored in truth, we are no longer “tossed to and fro.” Ephesians 4:14

How to Apply It Today

1. Abide in the Word on purpose.

• Set 20 focused minutes to read John 8:31–36 and Psalm 119:97–105. Pray John 17:17 over yourself. Meditate on one verse all day. Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:2–3
• Memorize John 8:31–32 and repeat it when you feel pressured or confused. Psalm 119:11

2. Replace a lie with God’s truth.

• Identify one recurring lie (for example: “I’m alone,” “I can’t change,” “I’m beyond forgiveness”).
• Counter it with Scripture and speak it aloud:
  • “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5
  • “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” 2 Corinthians 5:17
  • “If we confess our sins… He is faithful and just to forgive.” 1 John 1:9
• Keep practicing truth over your thoughts. 2 Corinthians 10:5; Philippians 4:8

3. Wear the belt of truth in words and choices.

• Commit to honesty: “Speak the truth… for we are members one of another.” Ephesians 4:25
• Let your actions align with God’s Word. Colossians 3:17; Psalm 19:14
• Test what you hear; don’t swallow everything you see online. 1 John 4:1; Acts 17:11

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