There was once a man sentenced by the court to 13 years in prison—yet he never spent a single day behind bars. In fact, he was ultimately exempted from serving his sentence, thanks to the petitions of countless supporters. But how could that be?
Cornelius Mike Anderson, a man living in the United States, was convicted in his twenties for participating in a robbery and was sentenced to prison. After losing his appeal, he waited to be taken into custody. But as time went on, the authorities failed to carry out his incarceration.
Instead of fleeing or hiding, Anderson chose to turn his life around. He started a small business, raised a loving family, and became a model citizen.
Thirteen years passed. Then one day, the correctional authorities discovered their oversight and informed Anderson that he was to report to prison. But by then, the public had taken notice. Support poured in, and the case returned to court. This time, the judge ruled in Anderson’s favor. The reason? Throughout the entire period he was supposed to be behind bars, Anderson had committed no crimes and had lived a responsible, upright life.
His transformed heart and reformed way of living earned him something far greater than a canceled sentence—it earned him true freedom.