It is the 4th of July and today we celebrate our freedom in the United States. I wonder what our forefathers - those that fought and lived through the revolution would think of our celebrations. I wonder what they would think of what has been built on the foundation they laid. How do we use our freedom? To live life according to the good pleasure of God? Or do we use our freedom as an excuse to trample on the lives of others? Since I am biased, I will say that we live in a great country. Here, I am still free to practice my faith (even though there are many who would prefer I did not).
Solomon, too, with the help of God, built a great country. Not only he, but Israel, grew and prospered under his leadership. Kings and even a queen honored and respected what had been done through him. The Queen of Sheba, after witnessing his wisdom said, "Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and set you on his throne as king for the LORD your God! Because your God loved Israel and would establish them forever, he has made you king over them, that you may execute justice and righteousness." (9:8 ESV)
Blessed be the LORD, our God! May we all remember what He has done for us; how He has provided us with many great leaders over the generations. May He raise up a leader(s) that will serve, with wisdom; executing justice and righteousness for all people.
Christ has made you free to be children of God. Men and women have given much so that you live freely in this world to live as a child of God. Have a safe and happy celebration of the freedom that was won for you by others. Honor (do not dishonor) the sacrifices made for you. Live life so that others may hear and see and say, "Blessed be the LORD your God!"
Solomon, too, with the help of God, built a great country. Not only he, but Israel, grew and prospered under his leadership. Kings and even a queen honored and respected what had been done through him. The Queen of Sheba, after witnessing his wisdom said, "Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and set you on his throne as king for the LORD your God! Because your God loved Israel and would establish them forever, he has made you king over them, that you may execute justice and righteousness." (9:8 ESV)
Blessed be the LORD, our God! May we all remember what He has done for us; how He has provided us with many great leaders over the generations. May He raise up a leader(s) that will serve, with wisdom; executing justice and righteousness for all people.
Christ has made you free to be children of God. Men and women have given much so that you live freely in this world to live as a child of God. Have a safe and happy celebration of the freedom that was won for you by others. Honor (do not dishonor) the sacrifices made for you. Live life so that others may hear and see and say, "Blessed be the LORD your God!"
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