As we come into another Remembrance Day, I can’t help but think of those in my family, and friends who served. I had five uncles who served in WWII. I also had a dear friend who served over thirty five years in the navy, who passed away last year on Nov.11th. I will surely miss our coffee at his home this Nov.11th. My uncles and my dear friend are now all passed on, yet they left footprints on my heart and soul that will remain. Along with friends and family who currently serve, they made the decision to stand on guard for all of us. Most of us know someone who has or is serving, either in our military, or police services. They did and do this because they feel a sense of duty to complete strangers. For this, we must always remember them.
I also wish to remind everyone that over two thousand years
ago, Jesus stood up to the world to serve. He, like my uncles, went willingly
into enemy territory to stand and defend what we call freedom. He came and
lived as a human man, no doubt with human fears, emotions, compassion, and yes
love. He faced His enemies knowing that he would be killed, simply for
defending the truth. He sat and shared what He was going to do with His
disciples, and told them He was going to prepare a place for them. He told them
that He would come back and take them to be with Him. He left this message for
all of us who choose to believe in Him. He knew He would be killed and yet He
went. Like those who served in previous wars and conflicts, He went willingly
to give His life for us.
We mark the sacrifices of our veterans by gathering and
acknowledging their service by remembering them once a year. I would like to
encourage everyone to remember what Jesus has done for all of us. Yet, let us
remember Him more frequently than perhaps we do. Keep Him in your hearts daily
when you say grace for a meal. Remember Him each day you open your eyes and
fill your lungs with air. Remember Him when a loved one passes on. Remember Him
when you look into the face of a new-born baby in your family. Remember Him in
every thing. Say a quick prayer of thanks that you are given one more day to
love and be loved by someone. Wear a poppy with pride for our veterans, and
wear your heart on your sleeve for Jesus. Remember that He died, so we could
live forever in eternity with Him. Simply put, let us all remember.
Mike Shindruk
Master’s Hand Ministry
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