Movin’ on Up! Can you name that tune in three notes? Most Americans can identify the theme song to the 1970’s hit comedy “The Jeffersons” in three notes. Why would this simple ditty resonate so passionately when the show has been out of vogue for years? It probably has something to do with the lyrics. “Well we’re movin’ on up / To the east side / To a deluxe apartment in the sky / Movin’ on up / To the east side / We finally got a piece of the pie.”

But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient.

Romans 6:17

For many people enslaved to the trappings of sin – gossip, substance abuse, the love of money, or sexual inappropriateness – the first taste of the forgiveness of Christ is just like “moving on up” to the deluxe life, one previously thought out of reach. For the one set free, the natural response is gratitude and obedience…not born out of obligation, but from thankfulness for being moved out of hopelessness into blessing.

Take a moment today and reflect on the freedoms you have as an American, and the abundant life you have in Christ personally. Soon you, too, will be movin’ on up towards gratitude and obedience.

Recommended Reading: Luke 7:36-48