Bullets for the Battle

“We Hold These Truths…”
By RA Stites, Ventures staff

The booming of the cannon in the 1812 Overture while the fireworks finale showers the sky with brilliant flashes of light provides a sensory extravaganza that epitomizes the celebration of the Forth of July in America. Whether seen from the National Mall with the Washington Monument in the foreground, as in the picture above, or from a lawn chair in a local park, a fireworks display stirs our senses and reminds us of both the joy and the sacrifice inherent in our nation’s freedom.

The men who signed the Declaration of Independence that fateful summer of 1776 promised, “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” It was a solemn oath the founders of our nation made – they had so much to gain but also everything to lose. That is always the way with freedom; the benefits are enormous but to achieve and preserve them requires total commitment of life, possessions and heart.

The requirements of freedom are the same in the life of nations and in the realm of the spirit. Jesus said, “… If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. … If therefore the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed” (John 8:31-36) And in another place when asked the cost of this discipleship he said, “ … If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24). The requirements of freedom are immutable – to possess this treasure fully requires a complete commitment to possessing it.

We, at Ventures for Christ, wish you peace and freedom this Independence Day, but, most of all, that you know the inexpressible joy of picking up your cross and following the Master.

Check This Out:
Visit the Ventures for Christ website for an outline of Dr. McCarty’s inspirational message, “The Biblical Patriot.”