04/07/2025
As WE THE PEOPLE, celebrate this Independence Day, 4th of July, let us not only reflect on the freedom of our country, but also on the freedom that God, through Christ has allowed us to experience. 2 Corinthians 3:17 states, "Now the Lord is that Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is LIBERTY."
Christ died for our sins so that we may be freed from the bo***ge of sin and death.
When He died, He became that Spirit and it was sent out to everyone, everywhere, that is willing to except it and allow the Holy Spirit to have its way! Technically, I believe, it is in all of us but ready to be activated by accepting Christ as our Lord and Savior (it is lying dormant in some of us).This Spirit is a guide back to God (a sort of GPS to God) .
Now with accepting Christ as our Lord and Savior, we accept that Spirit and all that comes with it. We all know that the Lord was led to the garden of Gethsemane to be tempted by the devil, and that he endured hurt, hunger, previous trials and tribulations, but yet, He stood His ground and told the devil to flee (proving His Faith and Obedience).
Well.......guess what, WE too, will go through trials, tribulations, and even be tempted, but we must remember God(with the Holy Spirit) is with us. 1 Peter 4:12 tells us, "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strang thing has happened unto you."(remember Jesus went through it, as well). He, not only will carry us through, but will also show you all way out of the temptations THAT ARE SURE TO COME, IN THIS WORLD!
The question is..........WILL WE TAKE THE WAY OUT?(and tell the devil to flee....get behind thee), which God provides for us, or will we choose to give in (remember God is so gracious that HE gives us FREEDOM of choice, too🫢). Let's make the right choice to obey and follow Him, letting the Holy Spirit have its way. We must allow The Holy Spirit to move and guide us.
Also, today, "Let the same mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus," says Philippians 2:5!
This way, we can not go wrong! In this way, our attitudes will be characterized by humility, obedience, selflessness, and love. This mind along with the Holy Spirit's guidance is surely to lead us to our FINAL DESTINATION.....and NO, NOT THAT HORROR MOVIE.....hahaaaa!
Be blessed, all.....and Happy Independence 4th of July Day!
*A special Happy Heavenly Birthday to our loving Shih Tzu(fur-baby) 🐕 Tuxedo Taylor*