American Historical Perspective
The 4th of July is a day Americans celebrate
freedom.
I came across an important quote form Horace Greeley, an American newspaper editor who lived and worked 1811-1872.
His quote reminds us of the importance of our faith and its
relationship to freedom.
“It is impossible to mentally or socially enslave a
Bible-reading people. The principles of
Bible are the groundwork of human freedom.”
Christ Followers
Galatians 5:1, gives us more thoughts to ponder about
freedom. “It is for freedom that Christ
has set us free. Stand firm.” Galatians 5:13, we are free to serve one
another humbly in love.
Ephesians 3:12 reminds us that our power to live and act
comes because “in Christ and through faith in Christ we may approach God with
freedom and confidence.”
God has and is acting for the good of all creation. May we be part of extending God’s Love into
our circumstances.
"Do you still not understand?" Jesus.
The world’s news tells of the suffering of people God
loves!
Jesus often had to say to his disciples, "Do you still
not understand?”
Are we hearing those same words today from Jesus?
Thoughts on Faith
I gained an important insight from a book I recently read, Faith in the Face of Empire the Bible
through Palestinian Eyes, By Mitri Raheb, a local pastor in Bethlehem. In the book he states, “Faith is the key to dismantling
the empire.”
As we look around us, we see actions that do not reflect God’s
goodness. The world needs God’s Good News! Let us let our faith and understanding of Christ’s teaching
guide our actions.
Holding the Light
