A Day of Remembrance

Memorial Day is a beautiful day set aside for remembrance; It's a day to remember the fallen, the dedicated and the valiant. It's a day to remember the gifts that were freely given to us by others. Gifts of immeasurable value such as freedom, safety, and honor for our nation. Yes, today calls us to remember and be thankful.

And still as I think of the word 'remember', I am called to the number of times scripture tells us to remember what the Lord has done. Throughout both the old and new testaments, there was a call to remembrance of what God had done for Israel. Throughout the book of Deuteronomy the Israelites are called to remember how God had saved them from slavery in Egypt. He delivered them beyond the Red Sea and faithfully led them into the Promised Land despite their own faithlessness.

Even into the New Testament, the disciples remember the words of Jesus after he left them in death. They remembered all He had said and their belief in him was made stronger.

Remembrance is a recalling to the mind of facts, events, or words that have previously happened. Today as you remember the fallen and those who have sacrificed for your freedom in this country, also REMEMBER the LORD and what he has done for you! He has given His one and only Son that you might be redeemed. He has led you from slavery into freedom by the blood of Jesus Christ. And yes, without doubt, He has shown himself in your life through gracious and mighty acts. So, today, remember and be thankful!