Lest We Forget

My Great Uncle Howard spent years in Italy during the war, my Grandfather served with the Corps of Company Clerks as a Sergeant Major, my Great Uncle Malcom was with the infantry. I have pictures to remind me of them, both are on my computer and in my office. They volunteered to serve not only our nation but also those who could not defend themselves against the tyranny of the world. They gave so that others would have hope. There were many more who left but did not return. Some paid the ultimate price with their lives while others came back forever changed and their families paid a price. While I have never gone overseas or fought in any conflicts, I have lost Canadian Forces brothers and sisters who volunteered to serve our nation. They put the needs of others ahead of their own.

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:12-13

Our soldiers put it all on the line to protect, protect those who do not have hope. They chose to go and, in many cases, they gave up their lives for people they did not know, a friend unknown.

Jesus Christ came to earth with full knowledge that He was going to lay down His own life for all mankind. He came to earth, lived the life on earth’s terms, walked the walk and, in the end, was killed by those He had come to save. While He was on the cross, He begged the Father in Heaven to forgive us because we have no clue what we were doing. Some blame the Jews while other blame the Romans but truth be told, Christ allowed this to play out, He stayed on the cross and He died. Why is this significant? Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one’s own life for one’s friends. Christ loved us so much He died for us and then He beat death and three days later returned to prove that death has no power over Him. He gave it all so we could know eternity in Glory with Him.

This Sunday, we will remember them. We will remember their sacrifices for those they did not know and we will also remember our Lord, Jesus Christ, His sacrifice for all humanity past, present and future. We invite you to join us if you can at 10:30 MST on Sunday or watch live online on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MainAvenueFellowship/ ) or view it afterwards on our website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca).

Blessings
Pastor Todd