The Needs Of The Many

As we come into the month of remembrance to those who served, and are now serving for our country, I am reminded of why. My understanding is that they enlisted and went to serve so that we would have a better life and future. I had uncles who fought and served both overseas, and here in Canada. I have friends and relatives who also served, and who are now serving, and I never take that or them for granted. We should all feel a sense of pride for those who have chosen to stand between us and any enemy be it foreign, domestic or spiritual. Each of them made a decision to serve and protect those who they don’t even know. They were and are, willing to sacrifice themselves for us. It’s the greatest gift that anyone can offer another. If you ask yourself why, I believe the conclusion you will come to is simple. It would be for the needs of the many.

I am reminded also of Christ’s sacrifice for us on the cross. Jesus knew what His destiny was. He knew what would befall Him as He spoke God’s truth even though it flew in the faces of the Pharisees and the Roman law. He rose to the call from the Father willingly and never wavered in His obedience. He had no military uniform, yet wore the full armor of God. He lived Ephesians 6:10-18 long before the book of Ephesians was even written. Jesus had no officer giving Him orders. He simply obeyed Father God’s instructions to come to live and die among us and for us. Like those who we honor in remembrance, He obeyed the Father and went willingly into battle and to the cross for the needs of the many. This selfless act of love has been unmatched in history and I’m sure it has been the model for many who have signed up to serve.

I draw a comparison only as an illustration. As noble as the sacrifices of our military, police, firefighters and all who serve our community and country is, we must never forget Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice. He died, so we may have life eternal. Those who have died in service for our wellbeing, I believe have been given their reward in heaven. So my friends, as the sun goes down let us all remember them. And as another day dawns let us also remember Jesus’ sacrifice for all of us, who are the many.

Mike Shindruk

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