"The Star Spangled Banner"
Our National Anthem
We can sing this because of what the many men and women who have served in our military have done for us, and because of what many of them are still doing. We have a nation of our own because of them. We are free from many things because of them, yet we are free to take it all for granted and we are free to complain. We are free from many things thanks to these many men and women, yet we are free to forget the sacrifices they've made, and are making, to give us these freedoms.
"I Am Free"
by the Newsboys
We can sing this song because of what Jesus Christ did for us. We are free from slavery to sin because of Him, yet we are free to be enslaved. We are free from eternal death thanks to Him, yet we are free to choose our own destiny. We are free from many things because of Christ, yet we are free to forget the sacrifice He made to make us free.
On Memorial Day we remember and honor all those who have served, and are still serving, out country. although we may not always remember or think about them, someone is. A parent, child, husband, wife, grandchild, friend--someone will always remember.
Jesus Christ always remembers, too. He mourns for your loss more than you do. Matthew 10:29-31 says, "Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father's will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."
Each person, each soldier, is so valuable to Christ. We are each so valuable to Him that He died a brutal death for us. He gave the ultimate sacrifice so we could live. (John 3:16-17) He mourns when our soldiers are injured or die in battle. He loves them more than we ever could. He loves them so much that He doesn't want any of them to perish. (2 Peter 3:9) He wants them all to come to know Him as their Savior so they'll live with Him forever. He wants us all to know Him and be with Him forever.
If you're a family member or friend of someone who has been, or is, in the U.S. military, don't despair. Although America may have seemed to forget about your soldier and what he or she has done, Christ hasn't forgotten and He never will.
If you are a veteran or current soldier, don't despair. America may have seemed to forget about you and what you've done, but Jesus Christ hasn't and He never will.
Jesus Christ won't ever forget about the sacrifices our soldiers have made, and are making, for us--because He made the ultimate sacrifice for them.
To all those who have ever served in our military, who are serving, and who will serve: THANK YOU! It's something I could never do unless called by God. Thank you for every sacrifice you have made, are making, and will make, for me.
To Jesus Christ: Thank You for Your Sacrifice in my place. Thank You for truly making me free.
