Good morning! It is July 4th, Independence Day, a day to commemorate our birth as a nation. Today I want to challenge you with the thought of freedom.
Here in America we are so blessed by the freedoms we enjoy. You are free to travel throughout this nation anytime you choose. You are free to attend the church or synagogue of your choice without government interference. You are free to own property. You are free to read the writings of anyone. You are free to listen to the music of anyone.
Why is freedom so important? The alternative to freedom is bondage! Our forefathers found themselves in bondage to the King of England. Taxation without representation, state sanctioned religion, state controlled speech….in a word bondage.
Today there are many who live in bondage even in America. They are in bondage to guilt and shame, addictions and broken relationships. The circumstances of life and the judgments of others have enchained them.
God never intended for His people to live in a state of bondage. Jesus came that you might live life abundantly. Consider this passage:
2 Corinthians 3:17 (NLT)
Now, the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, he gives freedom.
Where the Spirit of the Lord is….there is freedom. Remember God’s forgiveness is permanent, His grace is sufficient and His might is more than you can imagine. He not only forgives your sin…He erases the record of it. There is nothing in your life…absolutely nothing….that will require Jesus to get on the cross again. All of the things that keep you in bondage were paid for with His blood and their hold on you was destroyed when He stepped from the grave.
The same Jesus who conquered death and hell lives within you. His power is there to wipe away guilt, take away shame, dry every tear and carry you above the storms of life.
This week celebrate your freedom as an American and more importantly as a child of God. If you find that you are in bondage…declare your independence.
If you would like to talk more about the freedom that God offers each of us, please drop me a line.
Until next Monday, may God’s richest blessings be yours this week.
Carl
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I am from Christian House Baptist Chapel. If you click on my name it links to our website.
I haven't been to youth camp this year. I have run a couple of sports camps through our church this summer.
Thanks for the message. Drop me a line anytime.
In Christ,
Carl
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