July 4 Happy Birthday America!
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
As I reflect on this great country and I think back on how I was brought up, with respect for this country, and for a reverence for the Flag, and recognition as to what it means for me and my family, I am saddened to see the callous disregard for the sacrifices that have been made, over the years, to secure our liberties and, yes, to ensure that those who choose to protest in the streets, and stand for everything that I oppose, are protected. I am seeing a movement of “EVIL” engulfing our national conscience and it is alarming. It is alarming because, confessing believers are accepting the twisted reasoning of hatred driven worldly individuals, and compromising their beliefs to accommodate this evil. Good, basic common sense has been replaced with hatred filled emotions and is being used by individuals that are absolutely opposed to the “AMERICA EXPERIENCE!” Satan is excited to see the chaotic unrest that is happening. Names being changed, Statues being removed, Streets being destroyed, Businesses in the communities of the rioters, being destroyed, Hatred being demonstrated from every level of our nation, Leaders caving to the cries of the mobs, Flags being burned in the streets of America, The very foundations of civilized society are being dismantled, Moral character is viewed as “hatred,” and people, who are so sensitive and are offended by everything! There are those who would define our society as “US AGAINST THEM!” So, what do we do and where do we turn? By the way, with all of our faults and with all of our flaws, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS STILL THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE, IN THE WORLD!!! Believers, here is what we must do. We must stay true to what God has provided for us and to keep growing in His Grace and to keep reading our Bibles and keep praying for our Nation, Our Neighbors, Our enemies and ourselves and, as He has instructed, KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS! Where do we turn? WE TURN TO GOD! 11 Chronicles 7:14 tells us exactly what to do, when it says, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” On this special day, set aside to celebrate the greatest nation on earth, we, as Christians, are to be grateful for the blessings of liberty and to Praise God for His grace and to be excited that we have a huge and very needy mission field. I do not know what the future holds for the USA, but I do know what the future holds for me! God provided, I believe, He saved me, and I am His, and I have a mansion, just over the hilltop and I am going to celebrate my earthly liberty, for as long as it lasts, and will continue to celebrate and claim my Spiritual Liberty, provided for me, through the shed blood of Jesus, my SAVIOR! It is unsettling to believe that this is the way that it is going to be in the future, so I implore you to recognize that you are a sinner and to confess your sins and ask Jesus to save you and to ask Him into your life. Galatians 5:1 clearly spells out what we are to do to enjoy “Our Christian Liberty!” “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” Victory in Jesus --Bondage in sin! What God does with you, depends upon what you do! It Always has; It Always will!! Be sure, be productive and continue to share the Love of God with others! To God Be the Glory! Enjoy America’s Birthday by Thanking God for our blessings and our liberty! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…Remember, THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!