We hear all the time that we live in a free land, a land of liberty and hard-bought political freedom. On a day named "Independence," I think we would do well to reflect on the freedom that truly matters and will carry on into eternity."Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage." (Galatians 5:1)
"Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." (John 8:34-36)
The most common and ruthless tyrant is sin, which has invaded every household, every heart and every government to make them captive, and it is that enemy we should loathe most. That we can be free of it is something to celebrate even more than our freedom to vote, own property and worship openly, as citizens of the United States.
Freedom was not our idea--it was God's original plan. And it was Christ's objective. When I look at the colors of the flag, I see His blood, His snow-white purity stained with murder, and the blue of the royal robe they laid on His shoulders. To the extent that Christ's gospel is honored among the American people, we shall be free indeed.
Happy Independence Day.
1 comment:
Preach it, son! Passing the baton is restfully rewarding.
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