The story of Wallace is a story of an underdog leading a bunch of other underdogs in a fight against a tyrannical and superior oppressor (in this case, the English King Edward I). Although Wallace led the Scots in several stunning victories, he eventually was captured and brutally executed. But his death did not end Scotland's desire to oppose English rule ... and Scotland went on to maintain its independence.
The closing scene of the film is quite striking ... and sums up the passion of Wallace (at least as portrayed in the movie). As he is being tortured .... and on the doorstep of death .... with perhaps his dying breath -- he summons up his last bits of energy and screams out the word, "FREEEEEEDOM!" Freedom is what he lived for, fought for and ultimately died for. In this way, Wallace reminds me of another man whose life on this earth was cut short by suffering a violent death. Of course, I am thinking of Jesus Christ. Jesus came to set mankind free. Free from a tyrannical oppressor. Free from a cruel bondage.
Jesus makes reference to this freedom in the eighth chapter of the gospel of John. There he tells his listeners, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
How about YOU? Have you experienced this freedom that Jesus talks about here? Or are you still in bondage to your sin? True freedom comes from embracing the gospel! I hope and pray that if you have not done so ... that you will do so today! Remember ... there are two ways to live - and you have to choose one of them! Only one of these leads to true FREEDOM!
Thanks for stopping by . . .
pj
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