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"LET FREEDOM RING" by Dr. Harold Sala from Guidlines LETTERS from our listeners. LOOKING AHEAD to this month's programs PASTOR OF THE WEEK heard weekdays at 5:30 pm WCIF Day Sponsors - those who underwrite the cost of an entire broadcast day.
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LET FREEDOM RING
It’s called “the Liberty Bell’ and its home is Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Since the latter third of the 18th century, it’s been a symbol of freedom. On the bell is an inscription from the Old Testament book of Leviticus that reads, “proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof” (Leviticus 25:10). Visitors to this historic site notice that the old bell is cracked, said to have been rendered unringable by too vigorous a tolling on Washington’s birthday in 1846.
Few today anywhere in the world are blind to those flaws. There
are injustices, inequities in life, and wrongs that are garbed in expedience
and made to appear as being righteous. Yet there is a flip side.
Listening to the discussion somewhat passively, Billy, who was driving, suddenly pulled the car over to the side of the road and ordered, “Get out of the car!” The men riding with him, his guests, dutifully climbed out of the car, wondering what feat or lesson Billy was about to teach them. Billy began, saying, “You men have been with me in recent days. You have seen the skyscrapers, the buildings, the fields and factories.” Then he reached into his wallet and pulled out a dollar bill. He pointed to the words on the face of the bill reading, “In God We Trust!” “Here.” he said, “is the reason God has blessed America.” The terrible catastrophy of September 11, when the World Trade Towers were destroyed and the Pentagon was violated, was humbling and demeaning, a glaring and frightening statement that no nation is invulnerable or impregnable. What did Moses mean when centuries ago he said that liberty was to be proclaimed throughout the land? Was this a political statement suggesting that every nation be a democracy? Not at all. In its context, the statement was personal. People were to celebrate the 50th year when all debts were to be canceled and people were to celebrate the goodness of the Almighty. Some timeless principles never change. The Psalmist said, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He chose for His inheritance” (Psalm 33:12). So what does this teach us? Simply put: that freedom under God is a personal matter regardless of the nature of the government under which you live. Jesus said, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36) Whether you live in a democracy or a socialist government, God wants you set free of the bondage of your old, sinful nature. Today’s Guidelines is not intended to be a “hurray for America” commentary, but a hurray for God who can set you free spiritually and let His liberty reign in your heart. When men resolve to honor the promises of Scripture that reach across ages and cultures, He blesses them collectively just as He does personally. Biblical principles are true all over the world, wherever human hearts beat. And the fruit of that is His blessing, as Billy Kim so aptly pointed out. Resource reading: Leviticus 25:8-11
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Who shall separate us from the love of God which is
in Christ Jesus our Lord?
As I go to Brazil my purpose is to share the message of salvation with those we meet as God provides the opportunity. We are challenged to see God working and join Him in His work. Pray for our group as we go. I hope many will rejoice with Mother and I as a result of this trip. Martha Root
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Perhaps,
the crack in that old bell is a good reminder that freedom is not perfect
and liberty for all is not guaranteed anywhere in the world. The
reality is that all governments are flawed because imperfect individuals
create them. Katherine Lee Bates had that in mind, when sitting atop
the 14,110 foot pinnacle of Pike’s Peak, and looking across the fruitful
Colorado plains toward the Kansas border, wrote “America! America!
God mend thine every flaw.”
there.
Waiting, drawing us to Him. As I think of Heaven these days life
there is more real - My Mother is now there - and I know she’s healed from
all the infirmities that this life held - she’s able to do what she couldn’t
do in her last years here on earth. And even though I am saddened
in her departure from this life, I rejoice in the life I know she now has.
As my thoughts have centered on Heaven - it makes me question - what will
it really be like? We know our focus will be on God, on praise and worship
and time will be no more. No more boundaries or limits on what we
can do. And the fellowship will be sweeter than we could ever imagine
here on earth. I’ve thought of several people I know Mother would
be anxious to see, to reaffirm their friendship and to rejoice in their
new life. We don’t really know how our friendships will be in Heaven,
but we know that God has prepared a place for us - more glorious than we
can imagine. Mother enjoyed the flowers of the field, the animals
and so many other creations that God provided here. I believe it will be
more wondrous to behold, but it boggles my mind to try to imagine what
He has prepared for us in Heaven. I am very limited in my human vision
of how great Heaven must be. But as I turn to the scriptures I see
so many joys and reassurances of God’s provision. . . No pain, no tears,
…. And it’s promised to all who are God’s own.
