Tomorrow is the day we will participate in a holiday that is now 243 years old. This year perhaps more than ever we need to celebrate our freedom. Perhaps because I have traveled abroad a lot lately, I am grateful for this United States of America. I have been in several countries. I know how great this country is, and how blessed we are as a nation. I would love for everyone to go to other countries and I believe everyone would agree--God blessed America.
We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation.
On July 4th, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which had been written largely by Jefferson. Though the vote for actual independence took place on July 2nd, from then on the 4th became the day that was celebrated as the birth of American independence.
We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation.
On July 4th, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which had been written largely by Jefferson. Though the vote for actual independence took place on July 2nd, from then on the 4th became the day that was celebrated as the birth of American independence.
We are the people that are to insure our country stays free. Galatians 5:1 says, "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." It is up to us to stay free both spiritually, financially as well as culturally and socially. 1 Peter 2:16 tells us, "Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God." When we no longer live as servants of God and submit ourselves to be slaves to others we loose our freedom. The only way for us to live free is to understand the Bible and the true definition of freedom.
ACTION STEP: Thank God for our freedom. Celebrate our freedom. But, more importantly let's do what the Bible tells us to do. John 8:31-32 reminds us, "So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” I exhort you to read your Bible so that you know the truth, because it is the truth you know that sets you free and ultimately will keep you free.
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