This is the
day that the LORD has made…let us rejoice and be glad in it! Every day is the
LORD’s day—but especially the days on which the Sabbath falls. Is everyday a
Sabbath day? It is probably for someone. People can celebrate the Sabbath any
day…but do they? I often wonder if the waitstaff at restaurants on Sundays…or
even Saturdays…recognize another day as their Sabbath. But since today is
Monday and Memorial Day, there may be some people who actually have this day
off. Memorial Day is our annual recognition and remembrance of fallen soldiers
throughout the history of the United States. Other countries remember their war
heroes on other days. Here are a few examples:
January 29 –
United Nations and other countries remember the Holocaust victims.
April 25 - Anzac
Day in Australia and New Zealand commemorating those who fought in World War I (WW
I).
April 29 –
Romanian observance since 2007 to remember war veterans.
Iyar 4
(Hebrew calendar/April-May Gregorian calendar) - day of mourning for those who
have died in Israeli wars.
May 4 –
Dodenherdenking – Remembrance of the Dead – in the Netherlands remembering
civilians and military who died in conflicts since WWII.
May 9 –
Victory Day – Commemorating the Allied victory over Nazi Germany.
June 6 –
South Korean commemorating those who died in Korean War and other conflicts.
November 11
– Remembrance Day marking the end of WW I for the United Kingdom, Canada and
other Commonwealth nations, the US, and called Armistice Day in France.
Sunday
closest to November 16 – a secular day of mourning for armed forces and civilians
who died in conflicts since WW II.
Remembering those who have given
their lives for others is important. They have made a sacrifice—laying down
their lives much like Jesus did for all of mankind.
There
is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13
That is just what Jesus did. He laid
His own life for each of us…His friends. But we are more than just friends. He is
our creator, sustainer, redeemer, savior, and more, including friend. As our
Savior, He gave up His life…laid it down at His Father’s command…and was the
sacrifice for all the sins of mankind. Yours, mine…everyone’s. Only those who have
faith, repent of their sin, and who accept Jesus’ sacrifice will inherit the
Kingdom of God and eternal life.
Everyone
has a choice to make. Accept Jesus as their Savior…or not. That selection will
make a difference in where one spends eternity. I choose to accept Jesus and
His sacrifice. How about you?
There is no greater love than to
lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13
Cousin James Robert "Bob" Jeske
Viet Nam causality
1971
Meditate. Consider sacrifices.
Prayer – Lord Jesus, thank you for
humbly submitting to Your Heavenly Father and being willing to be the sacrifice
for the sins of all mankind. We remember You on this Memorial Holiday…and every
day for the ultimate sacrifice that You made and the inspiration You’ve been to
so many military personnel over the history of mankind.
Verse of Salvation ~ For God
presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when
they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice
shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who
sinned in times past, Romans
3:25
My gratitude for today: Sacrifices
made for mankind. People who gave their hopes, dreams, homes, families,
friends, livelihood and for their communities and country. Lasting friendships
that are always evolving into closer relationships.
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