Memorial Day
Freedom in Christ
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." Galatians 5:1a
In the USA, Memorial Day is a day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
For Christians, if they truly believe that Jesus of Nazareth gave His life as the ultimate sacrifice for them, then every day should be a memorial day for Christ -- He who paid the ransom and took their place for the punishment of their sins.
Responsibility
The Apostle Paul wrote to the early believers in Galatia that it is for freedom that Jesus died for them and set them free. Sounds redundant but it is true.
Why did Paul have to tell them that? Because he wanted to tell them that they were indeed free. But also reiterated later in his letter to them, not to use their freedom as an excuse to do anything they want just because they could do so.
With freedom comes great responsibility. The gospel writer Luke wrote that Jesus told His followers: "to whom much is given, much is required."
They are free but they are also expected to be slowly but surely, be more and more Christlike as they walk in this freedom with Him.
The greatest pandemic of our time today is still that so many are blinded from seeing the truth of the gospel and the free gift of salvation and freedom through Jesus Christ.
For those who do see this truth, then the task at hand is to live a life of freedom, of genuine gratitude and of remembrance of Jesus of Nazareth.
Memorial Day 2020
In the USA, the land of the free, the last Monday of May is Memorial Day.
This day has evolved into a solemn day of remembrance for all the fallen who gave their lives as the ultimate sacrifice to keep America free and safe.
This year, Americans include healthcare workers who have lost their lives doing their sworn duty to take care of those who got sick with the pandemic virus.
Photo Credit: FS4C Blog
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." Galatians 5:1a
Somebody paid the price
In the USA, Memorial Day is a day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
For Christians, if they truly believe that Jesus of Nazareth gave His life as the ultimate sacrifice for them, then every day should be a memorial day for Christ -- He who paid the ransom and took their place for the punishment of their sins.
Responsibility
The Apostle Paul wrote to the early believers in Galatia that it is for freedom that Jesus died for them and set them free. Sounds redundant but it is true.
Why did Paul have to tell them that? Because he wanted to tell them that they were indeed free. But also reiterated later in his letter to them, not to use their freedom as an excuse to do anything they want just because they could do so.
With freedom comes great responsibility. The gospel writer Luke wrote that Jesus told His followers: "to whom much is given, much is required."
They are free but they are also expected to be slowly but surely, be more and more Christlike as they walk in this freedom with Him.
The greatest pandemic of our time today is still that so many are blinded from seeing the truth of the gospel and the free gift of salvation and freedom through Jesus Christ.
For those who do see this truth, then the task at hand is to live a life of freedom, of genuine gratitude and of remembrance of Jesus of Nazareth.
Memorial Day 2020
In the USA, the land of the free, the last Monday of May is Memorial Day.
This day has evolved into a solemn day of remembrance for all the fallen who gave their lives as the ultimate sacrifice to keep America free and safe.
This year, Americans include healthcare workers who have lost their lives doing their sworn duty to take care of those who got sick with the pandemic virus.
Photo Credit: FS4C Blog
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