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?
