What does independence and
freedom really mean? You can’t discuss
the topic without discussing the costs associated with them. In 1776 when the settlers of the new world
decided to fight rather than be governed by England, they understood the cost.
In a report I read the
U.S. Defense budget at the end of 2009 was $680 million to keep us secure
globally. In 2010 there was
approximately $55 million budgeted for homeland security to keep our local
borders secure.
The average American has
some sort of security system and that cost can vary, but we pay it to keep our
possessions secure. We pay these costs
as a consumer, country, or world citizen because security ensures freedom and
independence.
When you think about
mankind before Christ and His work on Calvary, this was our state; our souls
were in bondage. Just as the Department
of Defense no doubt did a risk analysis when determining if that $650 million
was feasible,
I’m grateful that Jesus
was willing to pay the price to provide a way of independence for mankind by
the shedding of His blood.
I am grateful to be an American and enjoy the
freedom and independence of this land, but I’m most proud to be a Christian.
Christ secured the independence of my soul at Calvary, so I can be completely
free. Are you completely free?
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