In Spanish, "Cinco de Mayo" is "the fifth of May." Many Americans assume it is Mexico's Independence Day. But it is not. Mexico declared its independence from Spain on September 15, 1810. But "Cinco de Mayo" commemorates the date of a crucial battle that occurred on May 5, 1862. On that date, near the city of Puebla, Mexico, some 100 miles east of Mexico City, an underarmed and outnumbered Mexican army defeated the French forces of Napoleon III. This significant victory marked the beginning of the end of French control of Mexico. For more info on the history of this celebration, you can check out a brief but solid summary at http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm.Just as "Cinco de Mayo" celebrates a huge victory in Mexico's history - we who follow Jesus should also celebrate a huge victory in human history. I am talking about the victory of Jesus Christ over the powers of darkness. Paul refers to this victory when he writes concerning Jesus' crucifixion, "And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross" (Colossians 2:15). I know we spend time remembering this victory on Good Friday - but once a year is not enough! We need to be celebrating the victory of Jesus EVERY DAY! Take a moment right now and lift a word of praise toward the heavens. Thank God for the victory of His Son our Savior! Where would we be without it? Still in BONDAGE!
Thanks for stopping by . . .
pj
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