BE FREE

On Independence Day, Americans celebrate freedom from ruler ship of another country.

Independence Day July 4, 1776

Independence Day, celebrated every year on July 4, marks the birth of the United States as an independent nation. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the Continental Congress formally declared that the 13 Colonies were no longer under British rule.

As I drive around my community, I see many American Flags both small and large.

Flags stand tall at homes, businesses, and churches. American Flags are beautifully displayed yet they do not heal broken hearts. Flags do not hide strongholds. Are we expecting flags to do something only God can?

The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Psalm 34:18 (KJV)

He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 (KJV)

The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. Nahum 1:7 (KJV)

I see the excitement of American citizens today. I surmise today’s excitement does not compare to that of people who really lived in that era. History recounts slavery in some form throughout the ages. A need for transformative change started a faithful movement toward freedom.

Our nation’s ancestors experienced slavery and generational curses. After liberation from British rule, “Freed American Citizens” decided to continue the practice of slavery in “The United States of America”. However, they enslaved themselves.

It seems strange to have a name that signifies unity (United States) when now applied. Wrap your head around an enslaved person receiving freedom then enslaving other people. Understand that the only way repeated evil happens is through sin. Wherever a lack of faith exists, you will see sin.

21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. 22 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. 23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Romans 14:21-23 (KJV)

America cannot have completed freedom if it continues to:

• Accept generational curses
•  Accept a lower standard of life against God’s thoughts and plans
• Operate in hatred
• Practice no forgiveness
• Refuse to love one another
• Reject the Word of God

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)

Stop waving country flags for a moment. Do not allow the enemy to bind you up in prison chains by his law.

4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. 6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) 7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:4-13 (KJV)

America are you an enslaved servant or free person made by the Son of God?

34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. 35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. John 8:34-36 (KJV)