I recently ran across a writing regarding speeches by Patrick Henry and former President Bush.  Both of their speeches dealt with the topic of freedom.  We celebrate Memorial Day – a day in which we honor those who gave their lives for the freedom we now enjoy.

There is another freedom from one who gave it all and this is our freedom in Christ.  When I recognized who I am in Christ, I then began to walk in the true freedom that only Jesus can give. Sadly, many old friends and even several family members turned from me.  When we first come to Christ, we may all experience separation from the world.  But nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.

There is always a price to pay for freedom, but it is always worth it!  Our freedom came with a huge price tag Jesus willingly paid.  The only price we paid is loss of self.  And by losing we did win.  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  I did not learn freedom by reading this verse or others.  I learned by living it!  My ways lead nowhere.

Now I truly understand Patrick Henry when he said, “Give me liberty or give me death.”  Without the freedom that only Jesus can give, we will never be free.