Liberty

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor;
he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives,
and the opening of the prison to those who are bound . . .

~ Isaiah 61:1, ESV

These words were quoted by Jesus, the Messiah, when he entered the synagogue to publicly begin his earthly ministry (see Luke 4:18.) They remind me that true freedom is found only in a relationship with Jesus Christ and the liberty that comes through living a life free from the guilt of one's sin.

On this 232nd Fourth of July, I am thankful for the liberties I have through living in the United States, and most importantly, through my relationship with Jesus!