Independence Day Reflection

Posted by: Kaylan Christopher on July 7, 2008 Biblical Values •

Some people may assume our country took a turn down the moral spiral in just recent years. But the fact is, we must remember that sin has been around since Adam and Eve. Escaping persecution, our founding fathers risked their lives to fight for our freedom and lay the groundwork for a nation built upon the principles of the living God.

Just this past weekend, our nation celebrated its 232nd birthday. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved. Of the 56 signers, 17 lost their fortunes, 12 had their homes destroyed, 5 became prisoners of war, and 9 died during the war.

When Samuel Adams signed the Declaration, he said: “We have this day restored the Sovereign to whom all men ought to be obedient. He reigns in heaven and from the rising to the setting of the sun, let His kingdom come.”

And John Adams said: “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. … I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost to maintain this Declaration. … Yet through all the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory.”

Maybe not all did, but those noted gave their allegiance and obedience to Creator God alone when they fought for a free land in which to worship and live. Sin existed then as it does today, but many of us have forgotten the rich history that came before us—a history that is founded upon God’s Word.

God says to us, “If My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).

It seems so simple. Yet our country refuses to give honor and glory to anyone but ourselves. It’s time we initiate the “change” in our country by obeying God’s commands.

Take time to seek God, stand firm on the truth of His Word, and daily pray for our upcoming election, the candidates, and our government, military, education system, media, businesses, churches, and families.

Source: www.americanminute.com

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