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04
Jul '19

True Freedom

Posted on Jul 4, 2019 in Devotions | Tags: ,

04
Jul '19
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:2) 
 
When you think about July 4th, what comes to mind? 
 
Perhaps you think about a day off from work with picnics, fireworks, and those red, white, and blue flags displayed in front yards along your neighborhood. 
 
This is all good, but the one word that comes to my mind is freedom. 
 
It is a fact that we live in the United States of America where we can voice our opinions freely and can vote for the people of our choice. These are very good reasons why we should never take our freedom for granted. 
 
Each year, I notice that some people really go all out decorating for every holiday. For the 4th of July, I display my flag in the yard for the entire month. The flag means a lot to me because of those in my family who have been in wars. I have also had friends who served our country, and I have known some who did not come home in the past and present war. 
 
My father served in World War II. My mother was a Red Cross volunteer during that war. My niece and her husband served in Desert Storm. I also have had loved ones in the Vietnam War and a friend now in Afghanistan. 
 
Because of their contributions in keeping us all free, I proudly display the flag. 
 
Have you thought about the American flag and all that it stands for? This emblem of the greatest nation on earth is placed on graves of our honored dead who fought for us to remain a free nation, and it flies high during times of peace, as well as war. “Old Glory” is its name. 
 
There is another real freedom we can have. We can display it every day of the year, and that is our freedom “In Christ” to live a life to glorify Him, so that His banner of love, truth, and peace can be seen by all. 
 
It is a flag flown high in the castle of my heart (taken from a song). We can be free in our spirit to serve the Creator of the whole universe and that my friends, is True Freedom. 
 
When I read this devotion I felt it was fitting for such a day as this. As we celebrate our freedom today, may we remember what today’s devotion says, there is another real freedom, our freedom in Christ, to live a life to glorify Him, so that His banner of love, truth, and peace can be seen by all. Amen to that! 
 
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord! 
 
Today’s Reading is Psalm 33:12

04
Jul '17

Celebrate Freedom

Posted on Jul 4, 2017 in Devotions | Tags: ,

04
Jul '17

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:2)

After being kidnapped, held hostage for thirteen days, and released, New Zealand news cameraman Olaf Wiig, with a broad smile on his face, announced, “I feel more alive now than I have in my entire life.”

For reasons difficult to understand, being freed is more exhilarating than being free.

For those who enjoy freedom every day, Olaf’s joy was a good reminder of how easily we forget how blessed we are. This is also true spiritually. Those of us who have been Christians for a long time often forget what it’s like to be held hostage by sin. We can become complacent and even ungrateful. But then God sends a reminder in the form of a new believer who gives an exuberant testimony of what God has done in his or her life, and once again we see the joy that is ours when we are “free from the law of sin and death” (Rom. 8:2).

If freedom has become boring to you, or if you tend to focus on what you can’t do, consider this: Not only are you no longer a slave to sin, but you are freed to be holy and to enjoy eternal life with Christ Jesus! (6:22).

Celebrate your freedom in Christ by taking the time to thank God for the things you are able and free to do as His servant.

We have so much to be grateful for on this beautiful 4th of July day. As I read this I felt it was a great reminder, let’s take time today to celebrate our freedom and remember how blessed we truly are.

Happy 4th of July!!

Have a wonderful day in The Lord!

Today’s Reading is Romans 6:15-23