“And that he died for all that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them and rose again.” 2 Corinthians 5:15
Memorial Day is not to just recall who, but to also remember the cause for which they died. Those who died in the line of duty, didn’t just do it for themselves, but also for all others. Granted, some join the service for their own agenda, but they must come to grips with the fact that their service, in life or death, is for their country.
There will always be the dispute of what war is justifiable. But for the soldier, if he dies fighting in a war that is a national policy blunder, he is not to blame, for he did his duty. If anything, he is also a victim–a casualty of the war.
There are many noble and honorable efforts that make for a strong and free society. But one thing for sure, without those who have been and are willing to lay their lives on the line in defense of our nation, all the other efforts would be in vain.
As we are privileged to serve in a local New Testament Church, as we carry on the work, as we endure the trials and tribulations, let us also remember–had it not been for Christ dying for us, to afford us salvation with spiritual life in the family of God, and the victory over sin, Satan, death and hell, all our efforts would avail nothing. It is only because He died for us all that we are able to live unto and for Him.
So, just as Memorial Day is a call to remember both the sacrifice and the reason for the sacrifice of our fallen soldiers, let us remember the reason for which Christ died–that we which live, “…should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.”
Beware, lest we forget: “Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” Titus 2:14
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