Maybe you’re a burger and fries’ guy, or a steakburger and cheese girl. Maybe you’re competing in your own mini version of Nathan’s Hotdog Competition-with breakfast links, or you’re just home today waving your flag and thanking the men/women who fought for our country’s freedom. However you spend your day, remember there’s more to independence than this special holiday.
In the heavenly realm, wars have been fought for our independence from Satanic rule and dominance. The forces of evil which present a constant threat, have long been defeated by God. Yet, not everyone knows that. Meanwhile, dark forces continue their attacks upon us. Each day, attacks against the fibers that once held this great nation together, are unraveling. We’re at the point of walking around in shreds in what once was the most sought-after free nation in the world.
Few know there’s a realm of darkness-even those who delight in it. This realm, invaded by demonic forces and led by the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2) seeks to keep its prisoners (all creation) from knowing they were defeated by Jesus at the cross, and afterwards made a public spectacle of (Colossians 2:15). Two thousand years ago, Jesus defeated this realm! You’ve been set free! True religious expression and freedom comes from a heart freed from darkness by the Light of the World (John 8:12).
As you give thanks today for our fallen heroes and our independence, give thanks foremost to God “Who remembered us in our low estate, for his mercy endures forever; and has redeemed us from our enemies; for his mercy endures forever. Who gives food to all flesh: for his mercy endures forever” (Psalm 136:23-25).
Celebrate Independence Day, but become independent from the world, and dependent upon God for a double blessing!
“Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God” (James 4:4,5)
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1aNIV).
Happy 4th of July!
God Bless!
Sam