Tomorrow is Memorial Day – A Day to remember all those who died that we might have the freedoms which we enjoy as Americans. As we thank all those who have given their all, we are reminded of another One who also gave His all that we might experience ultimate freedom. That freedom is not just for any particular nation but extends to all men everywhere. It was the Man/God, Jesus Christ who died on a Roman cross to attain our freedom from the penalty of sin. That penalty was death – Eternal death. So many times, we celebrate His resurrection (and rightfully so) but we need to remember that He died before He rose. It was the death of Jesus that paid for our sins. “We owed a debt we could not pay; He paid a debt He did not owe”. And, Jesus, the One who died commanded us to remember Him each and every time we take of our Holy Communion. In the same way, tomorrow we celebrate Remembrance Day (Memorial Day) as we remember all those who gave us the very right to remember Him who died for our sins. Today we remember Jesus, tomorrow we remember those also gave their all.
First Southern Baptist Church of Yucca, AZ