Independence Day 2008

Independence Day is all to often just referred to as The Fourth of July. Such watered down understanding of the fight from oppression and tyranny that we have all to forgotten as a nation and as Christian. We now are living 200+ years after the declaration of independence with so many lessons that we must relearn as Kingdom people. The same oppression that existed then we must be careful not to extend in our world today. There is nothing wrong with defending our borders and keeping our loved ones safe. However, as Christians we are encouraged to reevaluate who our loved ones are and who our enemies are as well.

There is a famous patriotic song made popular by Lee Greenwood, "God bless the USA" where the lyrics talk about the various regions of our blessed country. From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennesee and how God has so richly bless all of us. As we celebrate, barbeque, get sunburned, and watch fireworks, I hope that we will remember that our ultimate Independence came not 200+ years ago but 2000+ years ago on a different hill. I pray that we will remember that so many people today are in need of our care and concern. Who will stand up for the oppressed?