With a sense of history, we can be grateful for today (July 2nd) as much as for Friday the 4th. In that sweltering summer of 1776 when so many crucial decisions for the future of the USA were made, courageous Founders signed the original agreement for the Colonies to form a new nation. That’s right. It was the 2^nd (not the 4^th of July) when the dye was cast as men like John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor for the liberty that comes from God. Their votes boldly declared on July 2, 1776 that the United Colonies “are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States”.

Next year at this same time, we’ll be at the 250-year mark of this astounding success track that started with the signatures of those 56 Founders and the freedom-loving families, Colonies, churches and communities they represented. Already there is a plan in place for tall ships from 40 nations to join a 250^th anniversary procession on the Hudson River while all 50 states have plans for special events in thousands of communities around the nation. Learn more about America250’s Kickoff celebration here: https://america250.org/

And even now, in this 249th year, we share in such a privilege of celebrating the Declaration of Independence. It’s a treasure beyond measure for such a time as this.

 There is indeed a “good fight of faith” for us as well and it includes proclaiming that Jesus is Lord over this beloved nation, and it is for His glory and from His goodness that we ask for God’s abundant blessings on the USA “from sea to shining sea.”