Happy Independence Day
Today, here in the United States of America, we celebrate the brave soldiers who died so that we could gain independence from British rule. Because of their great sacrifice, a great nation was born. But also today, worldwide, it is as good a time as any to celebrate the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who bravely and willingly suffered the ultimate shame and humiliation and died so that we could all gain independence from satan's rule. Because of His great sacrifice, each one of us can be born again.
Then Jesus said to the Jews which believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, And shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s offspring, and were never bond to any man: why do you say then, ‘You shall be made free?’” Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly I say to you, that whoever commits sin is the servant of sin. And the servant does not live in the house forever, but the Son lives forever. If that Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.”
John 8:31-36: The HOLY BIBLE
Have you declared your independence from sin? Have you allowed the Son, Jesus Christ, to come into your life, live there forever and make you free? If so, reaffirm that independence by making a renewed commitment to God; confess once again that He is LORD, and that you want Him at the center of your life, giving you true and lasting freedom from all sin. If you haven't yet declared your independence from sin, and if you haven't yet allowed the Son, Jesus Christ, to come into your life and live forever, I urge you to make that commitment for the first time now. He made the sacrifice for you. He gave you the best gift anyone ever will, and all you need to do is reach out your hand to Him and accept it. Take the hand of Jesus. Let Him walk with you and live in you. Let Him give you the freedom and independence from satan that you so desperately need. Pray this prayer with me today, wherever you are.
Jesus, I need you. I am a servant of sin, but I want my freedom. LORD, I declare my independence from satan now. Come into my life and make me free. Wash away my sin and make me a true member of Your family. This I pray in Jesus' Name. Amen.