As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we think of Acts 22:22-28; and we say to ourselves: “But I was born a citizen, see was born free...oh, but the cost of freedom”.  Free is a product of freedom. Free to go from sea to shining sea. Free to vote for the First Black President and the First Black Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina.  There is more then independence; especially, when you understand the cost of this freedom.  So we celebrate the costly price of this benefit. So even if we look back just on the history of USA, we understand the cost that was paid throughout the years.  We understand that freedom is a man that sacrificed more than we will ever know; and His name is Jesus.  HE warred in the heavenlies on our behalf.  This was evident in the Garden of Eden.  Though HE paid the price, we are free to worship Him, to do for him, to live for him.  There should be a shout of praise because we celebrate of Freedom in Christ.  However, you have to know that you are free, not just think it. You have to know that you know. 

See, the enemy will try to place you in prison, just as Paul.  The enemy will have you in a position of guilt; he may even have you bound as to look defeated.  However, as long as there is praise in your heart or a WORD on your tongue there is freedom. This evident by Paul’s ability to know who he was.  He asked the question is it lawful to flog a Roman Citizen.  See Paul knew he was, in God and on the Earth.  Paul understood his freedom and the cost that was paid.

This freedom is bigger than what one can see.  This freedom kindles from within.  So, look past your current circumstances and/or appearance.  You are free, a citizen of God, an heir to the throne and promise!  So rejoice, Praise God for paying the price.  The cost afforded you freedom! Just know, in your dungeon experience and cell block of solitude, God can allow that to be an earth quaking experience for a shift in your life.  The cost is ignited by your praise; celebrate God for footing the bill of your freedom.