Creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and
brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. – Romans 8:21
I
love the 4th of July. The picnics in the park, the barbecues in
backyards, the wearing of red, white, and blue, and the fireworks at night –
all of these make July 4th a great day for me. It’s also our wedding
anniversary, so sometimes the partying feels like it’s just for me and Evelyn. J
Americans
know how to celebrate the wonderful benefits of freedom. I just love seeing the
parades, the flags, and the people truly enjoying the whole occasion. There’s
nothing quite like it on the entire planet. There’s nothing equal to this
wonderful day in the year.
At
this festive time of year, I usually remind myself of words that Thomas
Jefferson wrote in 1774 before he composed most of the Declaration in 1776. In
his ‘Treatises on Virginia,’ he penned these not so well known words: ‘The
God who gave us Life….also gave us Liberty.’ Combining faith and
freedom together like that is also worth celebrating, so every 4th
July, I also give thanks to God for this nation and all its people.
As
Christians, we look forward to that glorious Day of Freedom and Liberty when
Christ returns. At that time, we will be free of pain and suffering, war and
destruction, sickness and disease, as well as poverty and want. Jesus will
usher in a New Age on Earth when His Kingdom will be fully established for the
rest of eternity. That will be something to truly celebrate. That will be a
time to fully experience the liberty from sin that we all yearn, and embrace
the freedom of salvation that we all hope to receive.
May
God bless you and all your loved ones throughout this festive season of life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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