Heart to Heart

The High Price of Freedom

//Kenneth W. Hagin

This is the time of year when we Americans celebrate the independence of this great and mighty nation. From the time America was established, people came to this country searching for freedom—freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom to bear arms, and all the other freedoms we enjoy.

Throughout American history, our countrymen have fought valiantly to protect the Stars and Stripes—the flag of our nation’s freedom. We have been so thankful to be free that we have willingly gone to the aid of other countries that were locked in the tyranny of a dictator.

Every time we see one of our brave men and women in uniform—those serving in the armed forces—it reminds us of the high price that has been paid for our freedom. Many have fought against untold odds and shed their blood so we could be free.

The price is still being paid today to protect our nation’s freedom. This very moment our troops around the world are standing guard against those who would dare to attack our way of life and everything we hold dear.

A high price was paid for our country’s freedom, but a high price was also paid for our freedom as Christians. Satan ruled mankind with an iron hand and kept humanity in his grip. But God’s only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, shed His blood to give us spiritual freedom and deliver us from the tyranny of Satan. John 8:36 says, “Therefore if the Son [Jesus] makes you free, you shall be free indeed” (NKJV).

Jesus Christ fought the greatest battle of all when He set humanity free from the evil rule of Satan. And now He sits at the right hand of the Father—the King of kings and Lord of lords. As we celebrate our nation’s freedom, let us give thanks to God for the spiritual freedom that was bought and paid for by the precious shed blood of Jesus. He is our Savior, our Redeemer, and our Deliverer—the One Who died to set us free!

PS. We join our Canadian friends in celebrating the freedom of their great land on their national holiday—July 1.