For he has rescued us out of the darkness and gloom of Satan’s kingdom and brought us into the Kingdom of his dear Son,

 who bought our freedom with his blood

and forgave us all our sins.

Colossians 1:14-15

 

Freedom rings loud and resonates throughout the land. Christ’ blood “freed” us all. True freedom. Our souls were saved. He took on OUR sin. He paid the price for our salvation.

July 4th is an American Federal Holiday commemorating the passage of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.   Hot Dogs, Barbeque grills, corn, potato salad, lemonade, cakes, will be in many households today. The backyard of many individuals will be filled with family and friends celebrating this passage.

However, the biggest passage of “FREEDOM” was the Blood of Christ!  His was the saving of our souls.   Matthew 10:28 says, “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. ”

Profoundly true.

And a declaration like none other!

The word soul in that context means the capacity to LIVE.

Further going on to imply, another human being can take away a life, but cannot destroy the soul.  As children of God, we will LIVE forever. Only God has the ability. And it is HE who owns our souls.

Today for those American’s celebrating the Fourth, let us not forget who the One is that gave us the freedom in the first place. The ONE who gave us the capacity to defend and prevail in circumstances throughout history. The ONE who is, was and always will be!

“Father God, thank You for this day and all the days of my life, You are in control at all times, and my soul doth magnify and adoreth YOU, thank You for the Blood that set me free! In Jesus’ name, Amen”