As we celebrate our nation's Independence, let us never forget that true freedom which made it possible. Jesus said in John 8:32, "And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." This well known verse was preceded by a verse that gets little attention and that is verse 31 which says, "Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, 'If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.'"
This makes clear the qualification's of who or what the "Truth" is. The qualifier is continuing in His word, the words of Jesus. This sets the true followers apart from the gainsayers who only follow as long as things go their way.
The same applies to our Constitutional Republic. There are those who would celebrate our Independence while there is not a price to be paid. Free loafers who benefit on the back and sacrifices of others while they leave to themselves the option open to "jump ship" at the first sign of difficulty.
Friends, we are facing difficulty. Our great nation is being ripped from its constitutional foundations with little or no outcry.
It's time to reflect and think on that which guarantees our liberty for it is only when we do, that God may once again bless our nation.
Monday, July 6, 2009
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