Memorial Day

Memorial Day is set aside each year to remember those who gave their lives in the armed forces. We remember those who died on faraway battle fields to bring freedom and democracy to oppressed peoples. We commemorate their actions by honoring them in ceremonies across the land. We sometimes call it Decoration Day because we decorate the graves of fallen heroes with flags and flowers.

Countless men and women have paid the ultimate price to ensure the freedom that we enjoy today and, for that, each one of us should be eternally grateful.

But, let me share another perspective on Memorial Day ...

When Israel crossed the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land for the first time God commanded Joshua to pile up a heap of stones at the place ... "So these stones shall become a memorial to the sons of Israel forever." The stones memorialized God's great grace.

As a great statue of David memorializes the work of Michelangelo, the universe commemorates the genius of the living God. "The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands" (Psalm 19:1).

In the brightness of the distant stars, the glow of the blazing comet, and in the shadow of a lunar eclipse we see the might, power, glory and strength of Almighty God our Creator. "For since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made" (Romans 1:20).

Friends, in a real sense, the entire universe is a memorial to the greateness of God. Therefore, every day is God's Memorial Day!

That's Memorial Day from this ... "Pastor's Perspective."