The 4th of July.
Fireworks, food, and special tunes.
George, John, Thomas, and Ben.
The singular day that the
dead-white-guys are remembered.
In a positive light, mind you.
The Fathers of Independence.
The independence and freedom to choose our dependency.
Not freedom from religion, but freedom OF religion.
The independence to be dependent on God in our everyday lives.
Public and private.
At home and the workplace.
But the times, they are a'changin'.
Dependence on the State is now encouraged and applauded.
Dependence on God is now attacked and ridiculed.
We have almost gone full-circle, folks.
Those original signers of the Declaration of Independence
pretty much lost everything.
Farms, homes, wealth, family.
Some even losing their lives.
The time is coming.
It's not that far off, really.
A time when declaring our independence to be dependent on HIM will cost us everything we have.
Just like those dead-white-guys.
Just like all those other guys and gals, of every color and heritage, that have died for the freedom to believe in HIM.
Believing that freedom comes from becoming dependent on HIM.
"If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed . . ."
So Happy 4th!
Enjoy your freedom, eh?