Biweekly Devotional 7-2-2026

Published by Pastor Harry Zuraski in Biweekly Devotional · Thursday 02 Jul 2026 · 2 minutes
Tags: Biweekly, Devotional, 7, 2, 2026

Psalm 115:5 (ESV)

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.

True Freedom and Christian Responsibility

As we celebrate our country’s 250th birthday, it is essential to reflect on the source of true freedom. All people are created by God and, as a result, are inherently worthy of respect and dignity. This promise is assured by God through Jesus Christ. Throughout the Gospels and continuing through the rest of the New Testament, God’s plan of loving salvation extends to both Jew and gentile, affirming that no person is excluded from God’s justifying grace.

Let us, as Christians, remember that we are commanded to love our neighbors. Importantly, our neighbor is not limited only to those who agree with us. The call to love extends to everyone, regardless of differences. In living out this command, we discover the Fruit of the Spirit.

As we nurture qualities such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, we grow into the individuals and community that God created us to be. Let us strive every day, through God’s love, to become more perfect followers of Christ.