Happy 4th of July. We celebrate today as the birthday of our country. It is the day when the Continental Congress declared independence from Great Britain and began the journey toward a Constitution that sought to protect the unalienable rights of every human being, especially those of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Self-governance was its central theme.
Yet we know that God’s design for us is not self-governance in a sinful state, but Spirit-controlled governance in a redeemed state. The mind controlled by our “flesh”, our human intellect and instincts, is death but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. (Romans 8:6)
If we are to win new friends, our desires must line up with God’s desires for them. In fact, our lives must not be able fighting for self at all, but for the ability and opportunity to fulfill our God-given purpose in creation. And that purpose is to bring glory to Him and goodness to others.
As we celebrate today as Christians, the reality is not about patriotism and parades and government, it is about freedom in Christ and ours absolute dependence on Him. In this we rejoice and find true life, liberty and happiness. And we get to share it with others.
Have a blessed day.
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