Words Of Encouragement To Start The Day ( Monday 5/25/09)

Today's Devotional Written By A Fresh Anointing, In The Person Of Tracy Koweh...

Proud to Be a “Christian”

John 3:16 (Amplified Bible)

¹⁶For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (^[a]unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life.

Today’s message in the music comes from “Proud to Be an American” by Lee Green Wood. All around the world we as American’s are celebrating our troops who have given their lives, to protect us. People are drinking, grilling, biking, and shopping- - - -all in the “spirit” of the holiday.

 

Like so many other holidays in the world, the true meaning of this day has been lost for many. For those who have lost a family member to war and for those who have loved ones fighting at this very moment, today is a time for reflection, tears, and memories. Today as we go to different homes, and eat lots of bar-b-que, let us remember those who have lost their lives for us to enjoy the many freedoms we take for granted. We live in a country were women can work and speak freely, we can serve the god of our choice openly, we can say what we want, and we can make a difference by the power of our vote.

 

As we enjoy the last day of a long weekend, let us take a true moment to remember those who gave up their live for us. Let us remember the true history of the day - - - - -the death on Calvary. There was a war between good and evil going on and Jesus stepped up and laid down his life for us. He sacrificed his perfect life so that we may enjoy living in our imperfect selves. Jesus was the first person to give up his life so that others may have a better future. He gave us our first “freedom”- - -and that was the freedom to choose to serve Him or not. No matter the choice we pick, He died so that we could make it.

 

Happy Memorial Day to all the men and women who followed in Chirst’s steps, and gave their lives for people who may never thank them, appreciate them or even remember them.