freedom

Watching the Iraqi people vote in a democratic election for the first time in over 50 years, is just another reminder how precious freedom is to human beings. There is something about being able to make choices that inspires people to brave hardship and suffering. Creatures who live by instinct take the most convenient and efficient route. Democracy is yet another example of the uniqueness of creativity and imagination for humans.

That said, isn’t it interesting that the Christian faith works so effectively in people’s lives without a democracy? The only vote Jesus gives is “yea or nay” in our trust of him. When we come to faith, we live under an eternal monarchy. Oh, we still get to vote. We vote to not reject King Jesus every day, but instead follow the lead of his Spirit. We vote to not ignore the influence his love has on us which causes us to want to reach out and be a benefit in the lives of other people. As Moses instructed (Deuteronomy 30:19) long ago, once again this morning, we are invited to “choose life.” Life with God is lasting freedom.