“The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time.” Thomas Jefferson
I woke up this morning feeling thankful. We went to sleep last night in peace and comfort, and woke up with the same blessings. This world is a battlefield of chaos, hurt, and bondage, but there will always remain a safe, secret hiding place of peace.
My heart gets overwhelmed with gratitude when I consider the blessing and privilege of being born and raised in this great country. We have been given the opportunity to grow and excel here, and now our 3 kids have been granted the same opportunity.
This scripture in Psalms 4 popped out after my first paragraph was already written. (I adore when God’s Word is illuminated in such a real way! This was already my thought before I even read this verse.)
Psalms 4:8 – I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
Yet, while this country’s dark battles rage and those fighting for us continue their combat, there is a perfect liberty, freedom, and light that no man could ever provide.
Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. (2 Corinthians 3:17)
There is a flame of freedom that burns in the darkest night. During any conflict, struggle, war, or dispute…God is there and He extends liberty. Freedom from whatever enemy barrages you.
We just have to choose to keep our minds stayed on Him, our hearts trusting in the One who knows everything, leave evil, do good, seek peace, and pursue peace. Then, He has promised us that He would give us strength, bless us with peace, and keep us in that perfect peace. He already fought for us, we just have to simply walk in His ways.
Psalms 34:14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Psalm 29:11 The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.
God knew there would be tribulation and strife, but He gave us that flame of freedom and light of liberty.
John 16:33 – These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
We pray you all have a very safe and wonderful Independence Day this Fourth of July weekend! While we observe this country’s freedom, we can also celebrate in the blessing of knowing God extends a liberty and peace greater than any other. God bless!
this is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it (Psalms 118:24)
I Will Rejoice 