Yesterday was the 4th of July. Besides being the fourth day in the month of July, this day is special because we celebrate our Independence Day. Perhaps you attended a parade or watched fireworks. If your radio was turned on, you probably heard patriotic songs, and perhaps your love for America was stirred up. I hope you took time to thank God for religious liberty and the freedom we have to gather for worship. These privileges should never be taken likely. Neither should they be taken for granted.
I would also like to remind you to celebrate your other “Independence Day”—the day you found salvation in Jesus Christ. This Independence Day does not celebrate freedom from the tyranny of man, it celebrates freedom from the tyranny of sin. What we once may have pursued, with little or no restraint, and to our own demise, no longer maintains the same hold over us. Though we are still tempted, and sometimes fall, Christians are no longer bound in slavery to sin. We will still face battles, but as we fight, we find courage, knowing that the victory has already been won at the Cross. Christ paid the price for our freedom from sin. ...And this freedom extends beyond national borders, continental divides, and racial differences. This freedom is available to all who will accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Have you accepted this gift of freedom? If so, remember to celebrate your Independence Day - the day of your salvation. If not, why would you want to remain a slave to the tyranny of sin when you can find freedom to live as God intended in and through Jesus Christ? Perhaps today will be your personal Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day!
In His grip,
Pastor Decker
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