Of all the events that have ever occurred in the month of July, the 4th is remembered as the day that gives the 7th month of the year its identity. Two hundred and thirty five years ago our great nation voted on July 2 to separate from England. On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed. But the Revolutionary War that gave us our independence started in 1775 and did not end until 1783. Although we declared our independence, it took seven more years to really obtain that independence.

When a person surrenders his life to the Lord Jesus Christ, it often takes awhile for that victory to be enjoyed fully. We have to fight for it. In fact it won’t be until we get to heaven that ultimate victory will be enjoyed. We can celebrate today, but the real celebration will be at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.