On July 4th we will celebrate our nation’s independence in commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. We are truly blessed to enjoy the freedoms and liberty that we have in this country. Over 700 years before the Christ, Isaiah prophesied, “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound” (Isa. 61:1 NKJV emphasis mine). This prophecy was fulfilled by Christ, the great Liberator (Lk. 4:16-21). The Bible is clear that sin enslaves and the truth sets free. Jesus made this point to the believing Jews when He said, “…If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (Jn. 8:31-32 NKJV). Free from the bondage of sin was the point Jesus made when He continued, “…Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” (Jn. 8:34-36 NKJV). What joy it is to know that we can be free from the bondage and penalty of sin, which is eternal death (cf. Rm 6:23). Liberty does not give us license to sin but rather to serve (Gal. 5:13-15; cf. 1 Pt. 2:16). We should stand fast in this liberty and not be moved away from it (Gal. 5:1). We should look often into the perfect law of liberty (God’s Word - Jm. 1:21-24) and make sure we are doing what it says (Jm. 1:25; cf. Ps. 119:45). Why? We will be judged by it on the last day (Jm. 2:12). Never forget what Christ has done for us and let us follow in His precious steps! Trent Thrasher
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