Independence Day

Independence Day is a holiday we celebrate commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States. The thirteen American colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain, King George III.

When we think of July fourth today, we think of barbeques, fireworks, spending time with friends and family. But it is also a time to celebrate all the freedoms we are given through Christ.

Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. – 1 Peter 2:16 [ESV]

Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. – Galatians 5:1 [NKJV]

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. 

– Galatians 5:13 [NLT]

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 

– 2 Corinthians 3:17 [NIV]

Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. – Psalm 118:5 [ESV]

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. – Psalm 33:12 [KJV]

As a nation we are no longer subject to Great Britain, but as a nation are we subject to God? Are we His servants, doing his will? If not, God’s patience will run out and his judgement and wrath will be cast upon our nation.

If you read Romans chapter 1 starting in verse 18, you may think that God’s judgement is already here.

Today, we need to remain hopeful, to live and proclaim the Gospel and stay focused on the freedom we have in Christ.