For the king, before whom I also speak freely, knows these things; for I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner. Acts 2:26
In his defense, before getting shipped off to Rome, Paul spoke freely. We grew up in a nation that prided itself on free speech. And yet, it does not seem quite so free now as it once did. Exercise one's freedom of speech in a way not approved by the popular correction (PC) policers and get canceled. There has often been freedom to preach but with opposition, especially if one should want to hold public office as well. So, today we will exercise a little freedom of peach, to keep the search engines at bay for just a little more time of peace.
To speak our faith freely has been enjoyed by us for many years. We also hear our faith spoken freely, share with each other freely, and write to one another of Jesus Christ freely...for now. Today it might seem just silly for me to write to you of my freedom of peach, but for how long? One day soon we all might be speaking, sharing, and writing to one another with code words. Not to overthrow some despot, but to encourage one another in our faith lest we too face the financial, social and even legal terror of cancellation.
Phew! Now after all that, look to Christ Jesus to rejoice in a good day,
Bucky
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