freedom with a price

A lot of people died pursuing and protecting the very freedom we are enjoying. We raise our flags today in honor of all the people who risked and are still risking their lives for the Filipino people. I salute our military and peace keeping institutions who are willing to endanger themselves in exchange for the safety of the people. A bunch of them may be rotten and corrupt but in general, we are doomed without them. Include them in your prayers...they are essential for the unity of our nation.

As we celebrate our independence, never forget that freedom was achieved with a price. The freedom we have now did not come cheap. People had to suffer and even die for the sake of freedom. Think about it...everything you are free to do now came with a price. Even your chance to be heaven bound was paid for.

John 3:16 clearly states that God the Father had so much unconditional, integrity love towards mankind that He was willing to give His only begotten Son, whom He loved so much, to DIE for our sins so that whoever believes and put their faith in the work Jesus did will be given everlasting life. Jesus...the God-man...laid down His life for the freedom of sinners like us. Free from what you may ask? Well...we are given the opportunity to be free from the wages of sin which is death...SPIRITUAL DEATH! Yes...we are celebrating our country's independence from the rule of oppressors...but the real question is: are you celebrating independence from the rule of your old sinful nature?

Freedom is never free...it comes with a price. Jesus paid for you already...now is the time to accept that fact!