I spend some time this morning contemplating Chambers reading in light of the significance of the day. This is July 4, and 235 years ago in 1776, some, not all, of the people of the 13 colonies took a big step when they declared their independence from England. I try to put myself in that time and wonder what I would have done then.
It is easy to look back to that time in the light of today and say that I would have eagerly joined the rebellion and, casting aside all worry and fear, stood up to the challenge and fear.
Historians say that about 1/3 of the people in the colonies were active in support of the rebellion, 1/3 were loyal to the King, and the other third sat on the fence and tried to figure out who might win, so they might appear to have been on that side all the time.
Of course, I say, that I would have not shirked from my destiny. I would have embraced the cause, forsaking any thoughts of personal safety and loss of property, and stood for freedom in the face of the tremendous odds of that fight.
Would I have really done that? Would I have been willing to sacrifice my treasure and my sacred honor? Would I have known what God's will was for me in those decisions?
That time is past, but the present is full of opportunities to stand. In this country and in my life, God calls me to stand for Him, unashamed.
Brave men of the past were willing, could I be one of those today?
Lord, help me to hear your will in my life today, and give me the courage to stand for You as You lead.
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