Christian Reflection and Prayer

(from Our Daily Bread)

Reflection:

Every Memorial Day, we remember those
who have died in the service of their country.
In the United States, a place where such
remembrances carry a deep and emotional
significance is Arlington National Cemetery,
near Washington, DC. Arlington is a serious
place where, due to the passing of aging war
veterans and the ongoing conflicts around
the world, there are currently about 25
military funerals every day.

This is particularly difficult for The Old Guard—
members of the 3rd US Infantry Regiment
who serve at Arlington. It is their task to
bear the bodies of the fallen and honor their
sacrifice. The members of The Old Guard
never forget the price of liberty—for they
are reminded of it every day.

Believers in Christ have been given the
Lord’s Supper as a reminder of what our
freedom from sin cost the Lord Jesus Christ.
As we partake of the bread and the cup,
we fulfill His command to “do this in
remembrance of Me” (1 Cor. 11:24). But in
the sober celebration of the sacrifice of
Christ there is joy. For we need not leave
our remembrances at the Lord’s Table.
Living our lives for the Savior can show the
world that we will never forget the sacrifice
He has made for us.

Prayer:

Thank You, Lord, for dying for me
On the cross of Calvary;
Help me always to remember
What You did to set me free. —Sper

Remembering Christ’s death for us should
cause us to live for Him.

(I have one question to ask on this Memorial
Day.  I ask this question with respect and
with a sense of Hope

How many more people need to die, how
many more children deprived of a father or
mother, before our conflicts are settled and
people can live in peace and security,
while devoting their energy to building better
lives?}
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO
LIVE AND HAVE DIED SO I CAN
ASK THAT QUESTION.