John 8:36 (ESV)
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
We live in the United States. The United States of America
was started over 225 years ago. That seems very old. But the ideas it was
started with are still important. Americans are free to live where they want,
and say what they believe, and to worship God where they would like to do so.
These are BIG Freedoms. Some other countries don’t have those freedoms. Today
we are celebrating Independence Day: the day our country declared its independence
(or freedom) from rule by others. It takes hard work and sacrifice to keep our
country safe and free. These may include: Veterans, persons in the armed
forces, first responders, statesmen, citizens, etc.)
When our county started, the people then fought a great war
for America. They were victorious in that fight! and they started a new country
here, the United States of America. They had a new flag for their new country. Each
thing in our flag means something special. The stars represent the number of
states we have now. The stripes represent the number of states America started
with (13, 7 red & 6 white). Even the colors of the flag mean special
things.
RED – COURAGE
WHITE – PURITY
BLUE – FAITHFULNESS
As we know there was a man named Jesus, who was and is the
Son of God, who came to earth many years ago, way back before America was
started. Jesus came to set us all free. He came to set us free from sin and
death. He was COURAGEOUS because He stood up to evil and did what was right. He
was PURE because He was the Son of God and because He never did anything wrong.
He was FAITHFUL to do what He came to do, even though it was very hard. And in
the end He was victorious and WON over sin and death.
HE came to set people FREE, not only in this country, but
in every country all over the world. He came for all people who would believe
in Him, no matter where they lived or when they lived. He came for all people
everywhere!
Jesus came to save us! He came to set us free!
Dear Lord, We come
to You this July 4th, grateful for our country and grateful for the men and
women who gave their lives so that we might be free. We proclaim our allegiance
to our country and total dedication to You. May Your name be praised and
celebrated throughout our country on this our joyous national holiday. In the
Name of Jesus, Amen.
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