As a follower of Jesus I hold specific views on freedom centrred around Galations 5, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love."
What does it mean to chase after freedom for all? I have no answers. America and the church have a history of failed attempts at doing it well. But one thing I know, we must not let our failures paralyze us and hold us back from continuing to fight for the ideal that freedom is for everybody. To stand against injustice and oppression means to hold ideals and wrestle in imperfect spaces. We may get it wrong, but let's continue to bravely and courageously stand and speak for what will bring freedom for ourselves and those around us.
This Sunday morning I encourage you to join me in meeting with Jesus - wherever you are most comfortable connecting with him. I have found he has a desire to free us from all that keeps us in bondage if we will just allow him to carry it (no easy task for me).
Happy 4th of July!
Let freedom ring!
