-November 11, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Monday, happy Veterans Day,
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”
(John 15:14).
Today is Veterans Day across the U.S.A. and Armistice Day in several European countries. It is a day of reflection, remembrance, and appreciation. There will be speeches, parades, and gatherings in many cities and towns.
It is a day to honor our veterans, pay tribute to them, and thank them for their service and sacrifice for the nation, not only for the nation but also for us personally. Their love for God and country is so often underestimated and under appreciated.
There are three days a year that we take the time to think of our men and women who served or are currently serving in the armed forces: Memorial Day, that remembers the fallen; Armed Forces Day, that focuses on all those who serve in the military; and Veterans Day, that centers on those who once served.
Jesus spoke of a greater love that lays down one’s life for his friends. His love made Him lay down His life to save us. Those who have served our country deserve our deepest gratitude way more than once a year or even three times a year.
What makes a man or woman leave home, job, family, and comforts, and freedoms to join the armed forces? It is love, patriotism, and devotion. They risk danger, injury, and death; they know all this going in. I have known such wonderful people. My Dad, my two great uncles, my cousins, and my friends at church. It just struck me how many there are! One of my cousins is currently serving in the U.S. Space Force. One of my late great uncles was severely wounded in World War I.
So today, let us remember and pray for all our veterans and thank as many as we can for their service. Every year we lose more and more of our veterans. Some are homeless, some are suffering from PTSD, some are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and some are lonely. They need our help and support.
Have a blessed Veterans Day. Stay safe and healthy.
Make a call, send a text or email, show a veteran you care.
Dean
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