Today is a day where we are not only reminded of our freedoms as Americans but, more importantly, as Christians. July 4th is one of my favorite days of the year--lots of food to eat (usually barbecue!) and friends and family are hanging out together waiting for the fireworks to light up the night sky. As we stop and celebrate this holiday, which happens to land on a Sunday this year, it's also a good opportunity to express our thankfulness for the freedoms we enjoy as Christ-followers.
The cool thing about Christians is that we get to assemble every week to celebrate our spiritual liberation in Christ (the Bible encourages us to make meeting together a holy habit- Hebrews 10:25). The worship service is an opportunity to thank God for our salvation--for Christ's relentless pursuit of His beloved and for the sacrifice He made on the cross--all so that we might have fellowship with the Father.
As we join this weekend for worship services, we have every reason to be thankful. For those of us who get "praise block" from time to time, just to remember the simple yet profound fact that He died for us and that we have new life in Christ is enough to get our hands in the air and our hearts lifted toward heaven with a song of thanksgiving. Thank you, Jesus, for the freedom that you bring to us! And...happy Independence Day, America!
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