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And July is in the middle of it all. School's out. Vacations. Picnics. Holidays. And important dates in American history. Such as...
1776
A watershed year during interesting times.
Our country was born that year on the Fourth of July. And the John Trumbull painting above captures that iconic moment with this description from wikipedia commons:
"John Trumbull's painting, Declaration of Independence, depicting the five-man drafting committee of the Declaration of Independence presenting their work to the Congress. The painting can be found on the back of the U.S. $2 bill. The original hangs in the US Capitol rotunda."
[reference: Declaration of Independence (1819)/wikipedia.com ]
(reference: https://youtu.be/hcrNDQVR90k )
Since the Declaration of Independence, our Founding Fathers expressed Faith in the Foundation of the Bible and the Judeo-Christian values for the new republic and for governing the nation, as seen in the montage below:
(reference: https://youtu.be/tTXXHO2Hq0s )
It's been over 240 years...
1776
A watershed year during interesting times.
Our country was born that year on the Fourth of July. And the John Trumbull painting above captures that iconic moment with this description from wikipedia commons:
"John Trumbull's painting, Declaration of Independence, depicting the five-man drafting committee of the Declaration of Independence presenting their work to the Congress. The painting can be found on the back of the U.S. $2 bill. The original hangs in the US Capitol rotunda."
[reference: Declaration of Independence (1819)/wikipedia.com ]
And this painting, in the public domain, is a favorite graphic for articles about American history and the first Fourth of July. Such as in this US Independence Day video, which most elegantly gives their tribute:
(reference: https://youtu.be/hcrNDQVR90k )
With the YouTube video are the comments of its creator:
"The Fourth of July is more than just a date on a calendar. It is the celebration of an event which transformed a nation and eventually changed the world. It is the day on which our founding fathers declared their independence and forged the way for fledgling nation to become great.
"As the Independence Day video announces, 'Freedom is not a work of men alone. It is a gift from the Almighty God.'
"This spiritual freedom is the freedom that the patriotic video celebrates. Using memorable images of Christian history and heritage--such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Washington's crossing of the Delaware--the video tells a message of our freedom and focuses upon God, the source of true freedom and deliverance.
"This spiritual freedom is the freedom that the patriotic video celebrates. Using memorable images of Christian history and heritage--such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Washington's crossing of the Delaware--the video tells a message of our freedom and focuses upon God, the source of true freedom and deliverance.
This short July Fourth video will tell a message of hope and deliverance, while at the same time expressing appreciation for the United States of America."
I cannot say it better than that.
But as the quote above says - Freedom is not a work of men alone. It is a gift from the Almighty God.
But as the quote above says - Freedom is not a work of men alone. It is a gift from the Almighty God.
But whoever looks intently
into the perfect law that gives freedom,
and continues in it—
not forgetting what they have heard,
but doing it—
they will be blessed
in what they do.
James 1:25 (NIV)
Since the Declaration of Independence, our Founding Fathers expressed Faith in the Foundation of the Bible and the Judeo-Christian values for the new republic and for governing the nation, as seen in the montage below:
(reference: https://youtu.be/tTXXHO2Hq0s )
And without faith
it is impossible to please God,
because anyone
who comes to Him
must believe that He exists
and that He rewards those
who earnestly seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)
As we celebrate this holiday in the 21st century, may we heed the advice of Krista Branch's song, Remember Who We Are.
(reference: https://youtu.be/MJ1ifi8wC5k )
Amen.
(reference: https://youtu.be/MJ1ifi8wC5k )
This Fourth of July may we remember the blessings of God and be thankful for the Faith of our Founding Fathers.
As we look back, St. Paul's words can apply to them...
We remember
before our God and Father
your work produced by faith,
your labor prompted by love,
and your endurance inspired by hope
in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV)
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Other post in the series:
Faith (part 1) - Star Trek and Christianity
Other post in the series:
Faith (part 1) - Star Trek and Christianity
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