I started pulling out the paraphernalia for the 4th
of July last night. An odd assortment of flags and napkins, a few paper plates
and some lovely placemats an uncle brought over a few years ago. Time for the
annual BBQ – for that read ‘rainstorm is probable on Sunday’.
It seems slightly awkward to be celebrating America’s
Independence Day when there is so much being spoken of here re independence in
one way and another. A hot topic full of political innuendos and assumptions.
Strikes me how interdependent we all are, whether in a
formal or informal relationship. And how elusive and even deceptive independence
can be in human terms. Teenagers long to express their individuality through
their attire, but often present themselves as clones of one another. Independence
to make decisions can seem so attractive but sometimes it’s not as great as it
might appear. We need each other’s wisdom and perspective. We need each other’s
love and advice. We need the safety net of family and friends.
Jesus knew that as human beings we are better when we
support one another. That is what church is all about, supporting each other
while led by the Head.
Jesus is the only one in whom we can find true freedom. In him
there is no pretence, no deception, no pride and jockeying for place.
Christ has set us free from the chains of sin through his
amazing grace. That is real freedom. Amazing. Grace.
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