My friend John Bjorlie was arrested while preaching from a public sidewalk to some college students at a campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The trial took all day. When the judge came to his summation, he told the packed courtroom that he had found this an unusual trial. It made him take down his Bible at the lunch break, which, he confessed, he had not read in a while. He looked to see where “St. Paul preached” and since he always preaching in public places, “by an Authority higher than this court, I say you’re free to carry on doing what you’re doing.” Some time later, John met the judge again when they shared a ride in a city office elevator. Recognizing John, the judge said, “I hope you’re using your freedoms!” On this commemorative day, it would be good to express our appreciation to the Lord for the freedoms we have, and redouble our efforts in using those freedoms to advance Christ’s cause “while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work” (Jn 9:4).
Today’s Reading: Psalms 126-128 Memorize: John 3:3