Memorial Day: Remember and Honor?

May 25

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. -John 15:13

About 200 years ago, in 1776, our founding fathers met together in Philadelphia to write the Declaration of Independence. This document helped form the nation we know of today as the United States of America; however, many, as a result, sacrificed their lives so that future generation like ours could have the freedom that they devotedly fought for. From the War for Independence to the Civil War, from World War I to World War II, many have willingly fought and defended our country knowing they may never return home.
Every year, we as Americans take the time to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives so that we can continue to have the liberty that our founding fathers envisioned when they sacrificed so much. Sacrificing is not an easy thing to do. It takes a humble and loving heart to leave the comforts of home, the company of loved ones, and the commodities of this nation to go and fight for the continued freedom of our country. The same humble and loving heart that past and present soldiers have shown daily is just like the heart Jesus Christ showed when He willingly died for mankind on Mt. Calvary.
Just like the church is to remember and honor our Savior, may we never forget to honor the sacrifice and devotion of those who have served, and those who are serving our nation today. Let us choose to remember that “freedom is not free”. Remember to glorify our Savior and honor His memory by honoring and remembering those who have died so we can be free. Remember and honor—never take for granted the sacrifices for our liberty.