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This weekend we celebrate the declaration of our independence. The Freedom
we enjoy comes with a cost and a responsibility. Have we taken the time and
remembered those who made the sacrifice for our freedom? Have we stopped and
thought about what our responsibility is in maintaining the freedom we
enjoy? Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I was thinking the other day what would this country look like if we
weren’t free? Would there even be racing; as we know it? On any given
weekend I can choose where I go to watch a race. You have the same choice.
We can choose where to race, where to watch or even stay home. If you don’t
like going to a certain track you can choose another. We have the freedom of
choice. We have the independence to do as we choose. That is not something
to take lightly.
Stop and think of all the choices we can make in our life and then think
of some of the other nations in the world who don’t have the same option.
The difference is freedom. The founders of our country decided to build it
on the foundation of God’s moral standard and freedom of choice. That
doesn’t come without a fight as we have fought for over 200 years to
maintain that. But not only for us but also for other nations and peoples of
the world.
God also gives us the freedom to choose. He makes available for us a life
of abundance and freedom. We can choose if we are going to accept that life.
Jesus said…
John 10:10, The thief
comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Paul adds in Galatians…
Galatians 5:1, It is
for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of
slavery.
Jesus came and gave His life as a sacrifice so
that we could know the abundant and free life that God has offered us. Not
unlike those who fought and are still fighting for our country’s freedom so
that we can enjoy an abundant and free life. For us to experience freedom it
cost someone something.
Think of a race team. Some are funded well and some are run on a
shoestring. It doesn’t matter; to be able to race someone pays. Someone’s
hard work earns the money we receive to pay the cost of preparing your car
and team to race. We experience the freedom to race because someone else
paid the price. The situation is the same whether it is our hard work or
someone else’s hard work, to race someone pays. Racing isn’t free.
Our responsibility is to maintain the freedom we have been given. We need
to prevent it from being eroded and taken away. Whatever it takes, we must
be ready to step up and pay the price. For us to have freedom as a country
many men and women made a sacrifice, some paid with their lives. They made
that sacrifice for the good of others. Some still suffer from the remnants
of the battle, afflicted and disabled. Funny thing is they could they would
go back in a moment to continue the fight. Our responsibility is to be ready
to do the same.
John 3:16-17, "For God
so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to
save the world through him.”
Those lives given for us secured our
freedom. Jesus Christ gave His life to save us from death and destruction.
Let me ask a question, do you enjoy your freedom as an American? If you do
take the time to say thank you to those who have made it possible.
Let me ask another, do you want to experience an abundant and free life
that only comes from knowing Jesus Christ as your Savior? He gave His life
to give you that opportunity, accept it and free yourself from the burden of
sin.
Our declaration of independence cost someone, something. Be thankful
there are those who are willing to pay the price for our freedom, remember
them. Remember the offer of freedom Jesus offers, accept it.
RIVERHEAD SPINS A CLASSIC
On the first leg of my early summer marathon I took a step back in time
and headed east on the Island, Riverhead. My favorite part about Riverhead
is the family atmosphere, there just isn’t any place like it. It is small
and personal, tucked in between the encroachment of the Big Box Stores. I
liken it to a famous bar in Boston where everyone knows your name. I am
welcomed home like the long lost traveler, with open arms and provision.
Riverhead is family.
When we catch up with family you always have to hear what’s been going on
since you were last there. You hear of the good times and the bad, the
colorful and the awful. But that’s family right? No matter what we look like
or where we’ve been they welcome us in. I consider it an honor to be part of
the family.
As I visited with family I was excited about what tomorrow holds. Chuck
Steuer’s boy Dillon was racing with the big boys and winning. Howie Brode’s
son was driving a legend car. Generations were handing down to generations
the sport they loved. Racing will survive on the Island, it is in their
blood.
Also with family there are the members that have gone home. Our hearts
and prayers go out to the families of William Bonsignore and Mike DeBello.
Family needs to be there for family and in this close knit community our
lives touch the lives of each other. These men will soon not be forgotten.
The race was one of the most entertaining I have witnessed at the Head;
drama, contact, position changes and you wouldn’t know who was up or down
without a score sheet! In the end a homegrown talent took the checkers,
Timmy Solomito. The odds were greater that a Long Islander would win as over
half the field had Long Island running through their veins.
Already looking forward to returning. I may not even wait for a tour
show. Be prepared Riverhead the Rev. may roll into town at any moment, lol.
Until next time, remember God loves you and Jesus is Lord over Auto Racing!
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Numbers 6:24-26 "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord
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the Lord turn his face
toward you and give you peace."
May God always Bless you, everyday in everyway. Rev. Don
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