7/4/12
Today in America we celebrate our country’s birthday. A day of independence and
freedom. Freedom comes at a great cost. There is often a battle so warriors need to continue to be honored and "founding values" need to be upheld.
Flags adorn storefronts and homes. Neighborhood’s have parades.
Patriotic color abounds in our red, white and blue decorations and dress. It’s
indeed a celebration.
Last
week in Ukraine we too celebrated a birthday. Every Christian has a “spiritual
birthday” and for one of our campers, it was her first. (John 3:1-7) An event
worthy of celebration. A celebration of freedom. Freedom from the penalty and
power of sin.
A
gift is given. A gift of God’s peace for the present and assurance of life with
Him in eternity.
At camp we honored the event with a cake and “happy”
candles as we celebrated this spiritual birth of a sister. We celebrated her
freedom.
