Happy birthday America! As we celebrate Independence Day and the
freedoms we enjoy let us not forget that true freedom only comes through
Christ. Consider what Paul wrote in Galatians chapter 5.
In verse 1 he says, It is for freedom that Christ has set us
free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke
of slavery. It is up to each believer to stand firm on the truth and
show our love by being obedient to Christ. He gives us the power to
stand firm in His freedom. We see that if we take our focus from His
truth we will be led astray in verses 7-8, You were running
a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth? That
kind of persuasion does not come from the one who calls you. We can be led
from freedom in to sin's bondage.
Jesus should be the only focus of our lives (not ourselves or
anything else.). In verse 13, You, my brothers, were called to be
free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve
one another in love. Just like Christ.
Accept God's truth, grace
and wisdom today and always realize where true freedom comes from. (hint -
look up)