"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."ー Galatians 5:1 (KJV)
As we celebrate July 4th, 2020, our nation seems to be consumed with fear and controversy. Historic figures and statues honoring leaders of our past are being dismantled and defaced. An effort to erase the ugly parts of our nation’s history has exposed the dangerous attitude that all citizens should be held accountable for the dreadful actions of a few.
When compared to other nations of the world, America is still a new country. The principles established by the Continental Congress were drawn from a strongly held belief that liberty was a gift from God. This gift should be available to all people. It was a gift worth fighting for – and dying for.
Our 66th U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, defined America like this:
“The essence of America – that which really unites us – is not ethnicity, or nationality, or religion. It is an idea – and what an idea it is: that you can come from humble circumstances and do great things. That it doesn’t matter where you came from, but where you are going.”
I love my country and am blessed that God saw fit to put me in this place and time. My concern for the chaos reported daily by news media, is that those trying to destroy the past will doom us to repeat it. History must be remembered to learn from the mistakes made.
Without God, we are destined to continue through life in turmoil. Ultimate liberty can only be found in Christ. He has already paid the highest price for our freedom and offers it as a free gift. In the confusion of world events, Christ offers peace.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for the peace and freedom from the chaos of this world. I pray that others will see you in me.
