Today’s
Scripture: Leviticus 25:10
“Set this year apart as holy, a time to proclaim freedom
throughout the land for all who live there. It will be a jubilee year for you,
when each of you may return to the land that belonged to your ancestors and
return to your own clan.”
Words
of Devotion
John Henry came to America from Scotland in the early
18th century to serve as a surveyor, colonel, and justice of the Hanover County
Court in colonial Virginia. But it was his son, Patrick, who would change the
world.
Born in Studley, Virginia, in 1736, Patrick began making an impact as a young
lawyer, particularly because of his speaking ability. As a member of Virginia’s
House of Burgesses, he became involved in the dispute between the colonies and
the English government.
In a famous debate, he argued that the Virginia militia needed to be armed.
Others strongly disagreed, but he responded, “I know not what course others may
take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.” His passionate stand
for liberty became an inspiration, and others began realizing the importance of
standing for principle and not compromising.
But Patrick also knew that real liberty had to be based on Christian
principles. He once said, “It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often
that this great nation was founded, not by religionists but by Christians, not
on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”
Today, the world desperately needs men and women in every nation who have this
bold commitment to the Gospel. May God give us more leaders who realize that
only He can truly sets us free. May He raise up more Believers who realize that “where the Spirit of
the Lord is, there is liberty” (2 Corinthians 3:17),
and who understand that there is no liberty without His Spirit.
In your life, seek to serve God with your whole heart, soul and mind. Don’t
give in to the deception in the world, but seek the spiritual freedom that
comes only from God.
Inspirational Prayer: Father, take away the veil that prevents me
from experiencing Your victory. I surrender my life to You. Fill me with Your
Spirit that I might have true liberty. In Jesus’ name Amen
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