Hebrews 11:32-40
It seems that all we have of deep value has
been bathed in blood. Our freedoms
especially, both spiritual and national, carry the stain of sacrifice. On Memorial Day we pause to remember. Remember in such a way that we don't just
give a polite nod to the past, but acknowledge with gratitude the sacrifices of
others.
Scriptures
encourages us to remember in order to honor, respect and show gratitude
to those who have blessed our lives by their sacrifice.
The sacrifice of those
who gave their lives in faith is rewarded only as we respect and
live in the gift they provided.
Martyrs sacrifice their lives in hope
that those who follow will benefit from their gift that their sacrifice may not
be in vain.
Remember the
Sacrifice of Patriots – John 15:13
The cost of freedom
is blood. On Memorial Day we give
thanks for sacrifice.
There's no greater
myth than that of the self-made man or woman.
May we never abuse
the liberty we have received by selfish indulgence on pleasures that
weaken the moral strength of this great nation.
Those who died did
not die for license to enable our weakness but liberty to
discover our opportunity.
We Reap Much Good
We Did Not Sow – Galatians 6:7
People count. We
need to remember the people who made an impact on our lives.
Sadly, many who have not paid the
price don’t recognize the value nor the need of responsibility
with freedom.
Where Do We Reap
Good From Others?- – Philippians 1:3-4
PARENTS - FRIENDS - TEACHERS - COUNTRY
SAINTS- Matthew 16:24
Christianity was created for us by
the blood of Christ and preserved for us by the blood of martyrs.
