In Service to the King
This morning I got up thinking about Memorial Day. Many of us think of this holiday as an extra day off from work, so we sleep in, do laundry or throw some kind of get-together and enjoy our families.
But have you seriously thought about the millions of U.S. military men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to this country? If your memory escapes you, just think about the thousands of soldiers who have died in the last five years while fighting in Iraq.
We should never forget those who pay the ultimate price for freedom, justice and democracy.
So as I commemorate the lives of these people with a prayer of gratitude, I can't help but think about the Man who gave His life so that we might have eternal life with Him.
Jesus is the poster child for a life sacrificed on behalf of others. He suffered for us, bled for us and gave His life for us. The Bible says He knew no sin, yet He bore our sins on the cross. Talk about a hero!
John 3:16 is a familiar passage of Scripture but so profound: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" (NKJV, emphasis added).
What Jesus did for us is worthy of more than a special holiday, momentary gratitude or hallelujahs during Sunday worship service or private devotion. God gave His Son, the Son gave His life, and we must give Him unconditional service for the rest of our lives.
So as you go through the day spending time with your family, commemorating the lives of the millions of men and women who died for this country, think about the Man who paid the ultimate price.
But have you seriously thought about the millions of U.S. military men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to this country? If your memory escapes you, just think about the thousands of soldiers who have died in the last five years while fighting in Iraq.
We should never forget those who pay the ultimate price for freedom, justice and democracy.
So as I commemorate the lives of these people with a prayer of gratitude, I can't help but think about the Man who gave His life so that we might have eternal life with Him.
Jesus is the poster child for a life sacrificed on behalf of others. He suffered for us, bled for us and gave His life for us. The Bible says He knew no sin, yet He bore our sins on the cross. Talk about a hero!
John 3:16 is a familiar passage of Scripture but so profound: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" (NKJV, emphasis added).
What Jesus did for us is worthy of more than a special holiday, momentary gratitude or hallelujahs during Sunday worship service or private devotion. God gave His Son, the Son gave His life, and we must give Him unconditional service for the rest of our lives.
So as you go through the day spending time with your family, commemorating the lives of the millions of men and women who died for this country, think about the Man who paid the ultimate price.
posted by Valerie G. Lowe at
2:26 PM
1 Comments:
I was so glad to read this post. Just last evening I was commenting to my hubby and a former student of mine about how insensitive we have become as a nation.
Memorial Day is not about going to South Beach and getting drunk, partying and having ungodly relations. What has happend to our honoring of true soliders? I live in Miami and I for one am so over the lack of respect for our soliders-alive or deceased, past and present. My brother and cousin are service men. My grandfather and uncles were as well. I have to fuss with my students to even stand for the pledge of alligence. Why?
And then there is sweet Jesus. Who has done nothing wrong. I shake my head because this really hits home for me. Jesus took all of us on credit. Meaning, He died for me while I was yet being formed. For that I am thankful. My heart gets overwhelmed when I think of the millions who do not even acknowledge Him on a daily basis. I cry because I can't even imagine how He must feel. What do we do? I really don't know what to do other than to pray and tell Jesus, I love you.
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