Every year, we pause to celebrate our nation’s independence—our freedom. And rightly so. But what if the kind of freedom we talk about around fireworks and flags isn’t the deepest kind we need? Because long before nations were formed or constitutions written, people have wrestled with fear, oppression, and uncertainty. And in those moments, it’s not a declaration that sets you free—it’s dependence. Today we turn to a moment in history where fear surrounded God’s people, where power stood at their gates, and where deliverance came in a way no one expected. Not through might. Not through negotiation. But through the faithfulness of God.
The question is: What are you depending on to make you feel free? And are you sure it can actually deliver?
