Independence and Dependent

I hope you enjoyed our Nation’s Independence Day! A lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into its formation. We had help. It was God’s providential hand leading, guiding, and guarding that strengthened those early founders of our independence. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” (The Declaration of Independence). I pray that you devoted time to giving thanks to the Creator who made our Nation’s birthday celebration possible.

This Sunday’s Gospel is Matthew 11:25-30. I encourage you to read through this text. What contrast I see from Friday to Sunday. On Friday we celebrated independence and freedom. I’m reminded to be dedicated to my country and to work hard. July 4th inspires me to actively pursue those unalienable rights. On Sunday we will celebrate dependence on Jesus. We will celebrate the hard work done FOR US by our gracious God. We celebrate the freedom we have being BOUND to Christ. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30 ESV). 

Friday was Independence Day! Sunday is Dependent on Jesus Day! May God bless you on both days!