This next week is the 4th of July, a time where we celebrate the wonderful freedoms that we have in this country: freedoms that many people in our world don’t have. And as we celebrate these freedoms, may we also remember the freedom we have in Christ.
When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we are set free from the bondage of sin and death. We are no longer slaves to our past mistakes or the expectations of this world. In Galatians 5:1 we’re told: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
In the same way our nation’s founding fathers fought for independence, Jesus fought for our freedom from sin and death—making a way for us to have eternal life with Him. Through His sacrifice on the cross, Jesus has granted us true freedom—freedom to live in His grace, freedom to love others unconditionally, and freedom to live out our purpose in and through Him. Let us not take this freedom for granted, but instead embrace it fully and walk in the freedom that only Christ can provide.
Lord, we thank you for the freedom we have in Christ. A freedom that surpasses all understanding and empowers us to live boldly for You. As we celebrate Independence Day, may we never forget the ultimate and eternal freedom you’ve given us. Help us to walk in that freedom daily, sharing Your love and grace with those around us. -Amen
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