Today is the 4th of July, a time for family, friends, food, and fireworks. But it is a time for so much more for the Christian. The 4th of July is a day to reflect on and remember we are a nation that was founded, rooted, and established on Judeo-Christian principles, so say our founding fathers.
Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics. George Washington
It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists but by Christians, not on religion but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Patrick Henry
The 1st Amendment has created a wall of separation between church and state, but that wall is a one directional wall, it keeps the government from running the church, but it makes sure that Christian principles will always stay in government. Thomas Jefferson
Regardless of what we hear our politicians saying today supported by the liberal media or even the history revisionists, our great nation was founded on Christian principles and the freedom not to worship the god we want, but rather, the God who is, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Our founding fathers not only pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, they pledged allegiance to their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. They echoed the inspired and infallible words of the apostle Paul:
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loves me and gave himself for me . . . Galatians 2:20
Their ultimate allegiance was to the Almighty. They were devoted to Him. They were dedicated to Him. They were committed to Him. Their entire existence was rooted in their right relationship with their Redeemer. And that is to be the confession of the lives of all those Christians who pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and every other Christian around the world regardless of what flag they pledge allegiance to.
On the day that we in the United States of America commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, let us meditate on our Declaration of Dependence upon our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His sovereign rule in our lives. Jesus is to be our first priority in both life and death. He is to be our safety in the storm. He is to be our peace in times of trouble. He is to be our portion in times of need. He is to be our All in all.
There is no greater declaration for the Christian to make and honor than the one made to the King of kings and the Lord of lords. When we declare to be His we declare that we are no longer our own. We have been bought at a price no man can measure. The very Son of God was crucified and nailed to a wooden cross, hung between two thieves to pay our penalty for every one of our sins, past, present, and to come. We are His and no other and He will tolerate no rival.
So, today as you enjoy your 4th of July celebration with family and friends, pause to remember to give thanks to the One who purchased your independence from the kingdom of the prince of this world. He has brought you out of darkness and into His marvelous light to remain with Him forever and ever, world without end.
This is the Gospel. This is grace for your race. NEVER FORGET THAT . . . AMEN!
Grace for the Race 