2 Corinthians 3:17 “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”
“When in the course of human events…” Those opening words from the Declaration of Independence were penned by men moved by God to cut ties with the tyranny under which they lived. Joining them were multitudes who, with Bibles opened, envisioned freedom that extended far into the future. Those of us living today enjoy the benefits of their efforts, but our freedom is not free, nor is maintaining it easy.
By its very nature, freedom almost guarantees a struggle over values, a battle for control by those in opposition, precisely where our nation is at this very hour. We are confronted with ideologies and edicts that are contrary to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Once again, we face human events that cause us to ask, “Who or what will determine our future?”
Throughout the Bible, God calls His people to push back ungodliness by standing for righteousness’ sake. But we must rely upon the weapons He supplies and not those of our own making. “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.” (2 Corinthians 10:4)
Our forefathers—and countless others since—refused to shy away from conflicts necessary to securing freedom, and so must we. We have our marching orders. They are clear. They are direct. And they are liberating. Let us stand for those things which make for freedom because, “…where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”
– Pastor Jack
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