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Writer's pictureRachel Rodriguez

FREED

Updated: May 8, 2022

Disclaimer- For those who haven't seen season 2 episode 5 of The Chosen, I first have to say. What are you waiting for?!? Before you read further, be aware there are spoilers.


A few years ago I was diagnosed with various heart issues. It was a journey of hospitals, a variety of medicines their side effects, and the list goes on and on. A week or two prior to S2E5, "Spirit" came out I slipped into a dark depression. I just had two surgeries prior and I was wiped out on every level imaginable. Prior to the surgeries I faced an unfortunate divorce and moved into my own apartment with my children. I was barely making ends meet and lost my car on top of all that. It felt like everything you can imagine was happening. I lost my desire at the time to live. I was tired of fighting, being broke, and feeling alone. I would never take my life but at that time I lost all will to live. I felt like I was barely clinging to my relationship with the Lord. I didn't understand any of what was happening and I was done.


I've been watching The Chosen since it began. The moment Jesus made Mary whole, I was immediately captivated.


On the night that S2E5 aired, My children were with their Father for the night so I sat down to watch The Chosen. I have always felt encouraged after watching so I figured I could use some encouragement. From the very beginning, my attention was held as Simon, the Zealot encounters the demoniac. I couldn't move my attention off the tv. Then as the demoniac enters Jesus's camp, I was on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next with no sign of Jesus in sight. Out of nowhere Simon comes to the rescue but is overtaken by the demoniac. Where is Jesus?!? Then just on time...... he shows up! Jesus sets Caleb (demoniac) free!! At that moment, in that very moment that Caleb is set free I felt my body drop to its knees and I began to sob. For the first time in a long while, I just sobbed and sobbed. I could feel the presence of God in my living room,


It was then that I felt peace, peace in knowing that I am not alone. That I too am free because Christ paid the price at the cross. Jesus met me right there in my living room and held me as I cried. To some, that may sound crazy but it really isn't. His word promises that he will never leave us nor forsake us. So no matter what state I am in or where I am at, he is right there in all my mess. He loves me no matter what even if I had lost all hope, lived in unbelief, and simply wanted out of this life. He held onto me even though I could barely hold on to myself. He is so loving, gentle, and patient with us. All he wants from us is our heart, even if it's broken into a million pieces.


Whatever you are facing today he is right there! Don't allow shame to enter in when you have lost hope, have doubt and unbelief in your heart. He already knows! All he wants is for you to surrender it all to him, mess and all! Your ugly cries that no one sees, yes, I have had them too, he cares about those too. He wants to set you free and heal all the brokenness in your life. Nothing is too hard for him. Nothing!! He loves you so much that he wants to see you free!


Psalm 34:18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit


He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.


Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.


Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”


Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.



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