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Let us also consider the colors of our flag: red, white and blue. Red stands for courage. I think of the courage of the men and women serving in our country's armed forces. Many of them are in harm's way at this moment. Let us pray for them and allow their courage to be an example to us. The white of our flag stands for purity. In the midst of much cultural decay, let us pray for moral and spiritual purity to characterize our nation. Blue stands for justice. Our Pledge of Allegiance concludes with the words, "with liberty and justice for all." May those be more than words. May they be ideals that we live out daily.

As we consider the colors of our flag, may we look beyond the flag to the One who is the Sovereign of nations: the Lord God Almighty. By no means do I want to wrap the Lord in the American flag, but as I look at our flag's colors, the color red reminds me of the precious blood of Jesus Christ. White reminds me of the way He cleanses from sin. Blue reminds me of the Lord's faithfulness. God is faithful to His Word and promises. He will forgive all who turn from their sin and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

As we celebrate our nation's birthday, let us thank God for the land of the free and the home of the brave. And let us also thank and praise the Sovereign of nations, the Lord Jesus Christ.