Memorial Day 2011

Stopping to Remember

1 Corinthians 11:24

 

"flowers the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion."

For those who have lost someone because of war or military

action, it means much more than a day off.

We have the right to pursue peace, prosperity and happiness.

Jesus fought the armies of Hell that we might have liberty in His holy name.

1 - Mourn the Loss

When people die, we naturally think of the "If Only’s"

We are that lost sheep and Jesus found us.

2 - Remember the Lives

The headstones we put on the graves are a testimony of who

those people were.

"This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of

me."

He set a glowing example of how to live in love.

This remembering is not simply the recalling of historical facts,

it’s a participation in spiritual realities.

We have fellowship with a living Savior as our hearts reach out by faith.

3 - Are Thankful for the Sacrifice

That German soldier was thankful for that American soldiers

sacrifice.

It is the blood of Jesus that He spilt in order to clean our hearts from sin.

You can have the forgiveness that is promised to all and claimed by few.