-May 27, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Monday, happy Memorial Day,
“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
(1 John 3:16).
Along a stretch of highway in Layfayette, California, a memorial has been set up for all to see: white crosses line the patch of land, each one representing a service member who died in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. It is solemn.
When I was a child of six I traveled in Europe with my mother and brother. We went to see a cemetery where men and women who served during WWII were buried. Even though I was so young, I still remember it to this day. Arlington Cemetery is the final resting place of so many soldiers who died fighting for our freedom.
These men and women who died deserve our gratitude. We can’t thank them personally, but whenever we meet a man or woman in uniform, we should thank them for their service. If we find out the person is a veteran, let’s thank them as well.
These service members laid down their lives for us, giving as President Lincoln said at Gettysburg, “the full measure of devotion.”
Jesus set the example by laying down His life on the cross for us. In John 15:13, He said, “Greater has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” His was the greatest love, devotion, and friendship.
Let us never forget those who died in the service of our country and especially for our Lord Jesus Christ who laid down His life for us. Have a blessed Memorial Day. Stay safe and healthy.
This we know, we can’t repay the debt we owe.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 