Beautiful, Precious, Costly Freedom

Consider Patrick Henry in his speech on March 34, 1775. Most American’s are familiar with this famous quote: “give me liberty or give me death”. It means that freedom is worth dying for.

Freedom. ​​​​ We are blessed to live in a country where we are free to pursue the things we believe. ​​ Our freedom came at a great price. ​​ Countless lives have been lost in obtaining our independence from neighboring countries. ​​ Most Americans would agree they are thankful for their freedom and for those who died fighting for it, and for those who continue to defend our country.

Complete freedom is found in Christ. ​​ Our freedom from the control of sin was purchased at a great price – Jesus’ death on the cross. ​​ Jesus’ victory over sin once and for all was obtained when He miraculously rose from the dead. ​​ Those who believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,​​ and have accepted His gift of deliverance from sin’s grasp, celebrate freedom now and forever where we will one day be free from sin’s​​ presence​​ altogether. ​​ Praise God for His love and mercy shown toward us and for the sacrifice of His only Son!

Joh 8:32 and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

Free meaning to liberate, to deliver. Consider Patrick Henry in his speech on March 34, 1775. ​​ Most American’s are familiar with this famous quote: “give me liberty or give me death”. ​​ It means that​​ freedom is worth dying for.​​ ​​ 

God chose that our freedom from sin was worth dying for. ​​ 

“Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”​​ 
―​​ Patrick Henry​​  ​​​​ 

Praise God that He has chosen you to live in a country where you are free to worship Him. ​​ Your freedom from slavery in this country has been purchased with the price of countless soldiers. ​​ Your freedom from slavery to sin has been purchased with the price of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. ​​ 

The most effectual means of securing the continuance of our civil and religious liberties, is always to remember with reverence and gratitude the source from which they flow. – John Jay, First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

America was founded on the understanding of its need for God and trust in God. ​​ Pull out the coins and paper money you have in your wallet and consider what it says: ​​​​ In God We Trust. ​​​​ Do you?

 

Author: Sharyn Balogh

You know it's difficult to write about yourself. The most important fact I can disclose is that I'm saved by God's grace through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. My desire is to live a life honoring to God in response for the gift of salvation I've been given. This is so much easier said than done! I struggle daily with right choices, right words, right thoughts, and right actions. My best and only defense against sin is the power of God in me and for that I am inexpressibly thankful. I have three amazing grown-up children who have responded to God's call in their lives along with their spouses. One of the great joys of my life is knowing my children and their families strive to serve and follow God. My grandchildren are another wonderful joy in my life! My husband and I are blessed with four beautiful grandchildren to date with another expected very soon on September 12th. We also are thankful for the comforting knowledge that an additional three of our grandchildren, a set of twins at three months gestation and a little boy, Isaac, at four and a half months gestation, are in our Savior's presence. I have attended the same church since the day my eyes were opened to Truth over thirty years ago. How fortunate it is to have been led by God’s hand immediately to a church body that follows the Bible, no man-made doctrines, just the Word clear and strong. My husband is my best friend, my confidant, my encourager, and I still can't believe how blessed I am by his example of love and generosity towards everyone around him. He is God-fearing, compassionate, and kind and I have learned so much from him. I am a daughter to my almost 92 year-old mother, sister to three brothers, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, neighbor and friend. That means, whomever is reading this, we probably have something in common! I love every unique role I have been placed in. I'm frequently stretched and sometimes feel like silly putty that wants to bounce right back into my comfort zone. My greatest ambition is to be a follower of Jesus; a light that shines for Him at all times, in all circumstances. So, there it is, a bit about me. I guess I was able to write about myself after all! However, my existence cannot be defined without Jesus Christ, my Lord and my Savior. His love has permeated my life to His glory and my eternal thankfulness.