Independence Day!

The Statue of Liberty, the American Flag, the Liberty Bell, Mt. Rushmore, even the image of honest Abe on the copper penny are all very significant symbols of our freedom. Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the National Day of the United States.

Now I wonder as we celebrate our “freedom,” and the freedom of our nation, are we truly free? I mean spiritually free. It’s wonderful to live in a country where we are, for the most part, treated as equals regardless of the color of our skin or our gender and given equal opportunities. But this week ask yourself am I truly free?

II Corinthians 3:17 says, “Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty.” Is the Spirit of the Lord present in your home, more importantly in your life? In order to experience true freedom in life it is of utmost importance that every man, woman, boy and girl accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. So you see, your independence day comes when you become free from sin and life you life for the Lord. John 8:36 says, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”

Think about it!
Happy 4^th of JULY!