What is it that is commonly celebrated on the 4th of July in America? We have Memorial Day and Veterans Day to remember those who have died and/or have served in America’s military. We call the 4th of July “Independence Day” in remembering that occasion when the colonies united themselves in declaring independence from what they perceived to be the tyranny of the English.
Don’t let this weekend pass by without taking advantage of the opportunity to ponder why we celebrate. Exactly what did the colonies reject when they fought so valiantly to be “free”? What relevance does the Bible have regarding submission to civil government? Just how free and independent are we today? How much of the great “freedom and independence” was lost when the North successfully invaded and defeated the South in the Civil War? Would those Southerners who fought to defend their homes against tyranny commend our current celebration of independence?
It’s nice to have a day off from normal labors. It’s nice to know that we do not submit to a foreign monarchy. It’s nice to see pretty firework displays. But we shouldn’t miss opportunities like this to actually ponder our “freedom”.
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