Happy Memorial Day // John 15:13
Memorial Day is a time for us to pause, remember, and give thanks to those who answered God’s call to serve in the spirit of Jesus’ words that there is no greater love for a person than is exhibited in one’s willingness to lay down their life for their friends. Jesus exemplified this in His crucifixion, willingly giving of His life so another (you, me, and all of us!) might live. I am humbled by those who serve to defend freedom and gave of their own lives to protect others; even, and especially, those they’ll never meet this side of heaven. So don’t let today be merely about a day off from work, cookouts, and the unofficial start of summer. Make it a day to pause, remember, and give thanks for those who followed in the example of Christ and laid down their lives for their friends.
