Days of Praise Podcast
Ceremony Becoming the Occasion
“The LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound.” (Isaiah 61:1... More...
- Duration:
- 2m
- Broadcast on:
- 04 Jul 2024
- Audio Format:
- mp3
Welcome to the Day's Appraise Podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Ceremony becoming the occasion. The Lord has anointed me to preach good tidings under the meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound, Isaiah 61-1. Philadelphia, July 5, 1777. My dear daughter, yesterday being the anniversary of American independence, was celebrated here with a festivity and ceremony becoming the occasion. The thought of taking any notice of this day was not conceived until the second of this month, and it was not mentioned until the third. It was too late to have a sermon, as everyone wished, so this must be deferred another year. John Adams, from Adam's family correspondence, June 1776 to March 1778. John Adams made two observations that should be remembered today. First, the idea of taking any notice of the significance of the day was not conceived for some time, and second, everyone wished to hear a sermon rather than hold a celebration. We have come far. But note the Creator's idea of independence. The text in Isaiah 61 is what the Lord Jesus quoted in the synagogue in Nazareth as he assumed his public ministry. "This day," Jesus declared, "is this scripture fulfilled in your ears?" God's great liberty is of the spirit and of the mind, not merely of the land and the national population. The independence of Christ will heal the brokenhearted. It grants deliverance to the captives and new sight to the blind. The liberty of the king of kings and the creator of the ends of the earth will set at liberty the bruised. Be grateful and celebrate the wonderful liberty that God has granted the United States, but pray thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/donate. Your gift of any amount helps us reach others with biblical truth and encouragement. Thanks for listening. We hope you'll start each day with day's praise.