Meditate on
remembering those who have served our country in military service and those who
have gone before us.
You know your father and his men; they are
mighty warriors. Right now they are as enraged as a mother bear who has been
robbed of her cubs. And remember that your father is an experienced man of war.
He won't be spending the night among the troops. 2 Samuel 17:8
There have been warriors and soldiers,
battles and death for nearly forever. This passage is about David being an experienced man of war. Today we
remember the fallen soldiers who fought for our country…for our ideals…for our
freedom. Even experienced military members die in battles—leaving behind a
legacy for their families, friends, colleagues, and for the whole nation and
history. Personally, Jerry and I each lost a cousin in the Viet Nam war. We
also have fathers, uncles, friends and other relatives that returned from war
to patriotically inspire us. Memorial Day is not only the day that marks the
beginning of summer, but reminds us to remember our ancestors and their devotion
to our nation.
In the Bible God gives us instruction many
times to remember. Most importantly to remember
His commandments and instructions.
Remember, these instructions are a permanent
law that you and your descendants must observe forever. Exodus 12:24
Remember the days of long ago; think about
the generations past. Ask your father, and he will inform you. Inquire of your
elders, and they will tell you. When the Most High assigned lands to the
nations, when he divided up the human race, he established the boundaries of
the peoples according to the number in his heavenly court. Deuteronomy
32:7-8
And remember, our Lord's patience gives
people time to be saved. This is what our beloved brother Paul also wrote to
you with the wisdom God gave him-- 2 Peter 3:15
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| Give us your tired, your poor. The Statue of Liberty, signifying freedom holding the lampstand. |
Remember what the Lord wrote to the Church
at Ephesus in the book of Revelation concerning that church’s response to
following Jesus’ teachings.
Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to
me and do the works you did at first. If you don't repent, I will come and
remove your lampstand from its place among the churches.
Revelation 2:5
Remembering is important—whether it is
about our history or about our relationship with the Lord. Are you remembering those
who have given their lives for your freedom? Where do you stand with your
relationship with the Lord? Have you repented as He requests? He is giving you
time—but that may come sooner than you think.
Prayer
~ Lord, You told Your followers many time… Anyone with ears to hear should listen and
understand! Matthew 11:1. Help me not only to listen and understand, but also
to obey and live to please You.
Verse
of Salvation ~ For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it
says, 'The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.'
There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by
which we must be saved. Acts 4:11-12
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2020 Text and photo by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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