Happy Independence Day! This has always been one of my favorite holidays. It is the day we traditionally love to celebrate with family and friends as we fire up the grill and barbecue steaks, burgers, and hot dogs. Fireworks light up the skies at sunset and we sing God Bless America. It is a wonderful time to thank our active military and veterans for their service and sacrifice.
As I ponder the freedoms that we have in this great nation, I am also thankful for the freedom that we have in Christ. Just as we could not have the freedoms we have today without the sacrifices of those that have gone before us, we could not have freedom from sin without the sacrifice of Jesus as he laid down his life for us on the cross.
Today we celebrate our independence as a nation. Every day I celebrate my dependence upon Jesus. Let's enjoy the celebration together!
John 3:17 (NLT) - "God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him."