I've been reminded throughout the day as the sharp point of my poppy has stabbed me in the chest numerous times that today is a day to remember. We live in an incredible Country! We have freedom which we may never have had if it were not for the lives that were given up by countless men and women in war. They fought for freedom, they died for freedom...For the freedom of their families, and their beloved country. Today we remember those men and women.
Yet I ask you to think about another kind of Freedom...Gal 5:1 says "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free..." What did Christ set you free from? He set you free from sin, and the consequence of sin, death. He set you and I free so that we may live in Freedom, freedom to "have life and have it to the full" (Jn 10:10). This freedom came free to us, much like our freedom in this country...but it cost another dearly. Jesus gave us freedom, by giving up his life on the Cross, and conquering death by rising on the third day...
Today--remember what Christ did for you on that Cross...If you have never really considered what Christ did, think about it today...Ask questions about it today--He offers you a freedom that is so much more than anything you could ever imagine.
How can one want a Kingdom and also want a democracy and freedom?
ReplyDeleteI fail to see your issue...A Kingdom ruled by a perfectly just and holy King nullifies the need for "democracy"; And ultimately freedom would be more secure than any man-made democracy.
ReplyDeleteJesus also says "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life." (Jn6:63) So ultimately His Kingdom is a Spiritual one...this does not mean that by believing in Christ and living for His kingdom I am rejecting democracy or freedom in the present day...That is an illogical leap that you are making.
Great reminder Kellen. Thanks!
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