"Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." John 8:36
Some of my fondest memories of the Fourth of July go back to my childhood days. All of the families on East Santa Fe street in Fullerton, would close down the street for a huge block party. It was wonderful, we had tons of burgers, and hot dogs, corn on the cob, water balloons, and baseballs. If I close my eyes and concentrate, I can almost catch the sweet smell of the grills mixed with the powder from the fireworks. I haven't been to a block party for many years, but I still love the Fourth and all it stands for.
As we enjoy the trappings of the Fourth, it is important to remember with thanks, the boldness and courage of our forefathers, who at great cost declared our independence from England. So, be patriotic, fly the flag and celebrate the liberties and freedoms of this blessed land.
As the Fourth stirs us to celebrate our freedoms, it is important to also remember greatest freedom of all, that freedom purchased for us by Jesus Christ. On this holiday we will speak of freedom and connect it to our independence. Our truest freedom is very much opposite of that, for our real freedom comes not from independence, but from total dependence upon Christ.
On the day that we call Independence Day and celebrate the freedom of a nation, let us also remember the greatest freedom of all and declare once again our dependence upon Jesus.
Happy Dependence Day!
