Remember the Sacrifice

READ: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34



Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance
of Me. 1 Corinthians 11:24

Every Memorial Day, we remember those who have died in the service of their
country. In the United States, a place where such remembrances carry a deep
and emotional significance is Arlington National Cemetery, near Washington,
DC. Arlington is a serious place where, due to the passing of aging war
veterans and the ongoing conflicts around the world, there are currently
about 25 military funerals every day.

This is particularly difficult for The Old Guard members of the 3rd US
Infantry Regiment who serve at Arlington. It is their task to bear the
bodies of the fallen and honour their sacrifice. The members of The Old
Guard never forget the price of liberty for they are reminded of it every
day.

Believers in Christ have been given the Lords Supper as a reminder of what
our freedom from sin cost the Lord Jesus Christ. As we partake of the bread
and the cup, we fulfill His command to do this in remembrance of Me (1
Cor. 11:24). But in the sober celebration of the sacrifice of Christ there
is joy. For we need not leave our remembrances at the Lords Table. Living
our lives for the Saviour can show the world that we will never forget the
sacrifice He has made for us. Bill Crowder

Thank You, Lord, for dying for me
On the cross of Calvary;
Help me always to remember
What You did to set me free. Sper

Remembering Christs death for us should cause us to live for Him.

Source : odb.org