Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day that we (Americans) set aside to honor those that have died while serving our nation. May 5, 1868 was officially proclaimed Memorial Day by General John Logan. It became an official federal holiday in 1971.
I am thankful for the all the men and women who have died while defending America. My prayer is that those family members and friends would be comforted with the love of our Lord and His peace that passes all understanding.
You see, if anyone knows about giving the ultimate sacrifice, it would be our Lord Jesus Christ. That upon Calvary, He shed his blood for the remission of sins. That whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Loss of life isn't fun, neat or even cool. The reality of it, is that someone had to pay for it. Yes, our fellow Americans paid for our freedom with their life. Do we really understand that and do we really appreciate it? As those that paid for our freedom with their life, so did Jesus pay for our freedom. Not naturally but spiritually. It cost Him everything. But, to those that receive it, it's FREE! Not a thing we can do to earn it. Do we really understand what He did? Do we really understand about eternity?
I think a fitting verse for Memorial Day would be in 1 John. Remember, the bible says so in the natural, so in the spiritual.
1 John 3:16
By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Blessings
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