I am the Lord your God, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage -Exodus 20:2.
Like Israel God has helped many countries gain independence over centuries now and America is one such country which gained independence in 1776. Ever since, this great nation has been employing its citizens in the armed forces of America to guard its borders and since the 19th century has been sending troops abroad to protect its interest and properties.
There is a greater freedom or independence that has been about from A.D. 33 and that is everyone on this earth having the choice to accept freedom from the bondage and oppression of sin. Jesus opened the door for mankind to be free or independent of Satan and his lifestyle of opposing God or rebelling against Him.
Jesus conquered Satan at calvary on that faithful day and took back the keys to the kingdom as well as the keys to death, hell and the grave and everything else that was stolen from us including dominion on earth which were stolen from us when Satan (in the form of a serpent) tricked Adam into obeying him (by using Eve) and rebelling against God.
Today as we celebrate fourth of July, let us not forget that our heavenly Father also gave us independence from the enemy of darkness too. Praise God!!!
Prayer: Father as we celebrate independence this fourth of July help us to keep in mind that You gave us life and You gave it abundantly. Amen.
Encouragement: We should celebrate our independence. Both Physically (July 4th) and Spiritually (being born again).
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