Independence Day

Independence Day

“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” 
John 8:32

During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain in 1776 actually occurred on July 2. Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it two days later on July 4.

The British had control over the Thirteen Colony’s which desperately wanted to free themselves from British rule. The war lasted from 1775 -1783 even though the Declaration of Independence was signed.  The British had a strong Navy, but were weak in the countryside and on land.  The entire war changed when France was joined by Spain and the Netherlands and the war ended in 1783.  Many were killed and much blood was spilled.

There was another day when it seemed as though the enemy won the battle and blood was spilled. The people thought it was all over as the blood ran down the ground and seeped into every little opening.  Friday was a devastating day for those who were in attendance.

Wait! Sunday arrived as Independence Day.  Freedom arrived with a bang and would never be stopped again.  Jesus overcame the enemy and when he died on the cross he willingly gave freedom to every person in the world. Freedom to make choices; freedom of how to live; freedom to live forever and freedom to love.

It took thousands of people to die so our country could live in freedom.  It took only One Man, Jesus Christ, to set millions free for eternity. The 4^th of July is a great time to celebrate the Freedom of our country and it is always time to celebrate the sacrifice of God’s Son, Jesus Christ so we might have total Freedom.