This past Monday was a holiday, a holy holiday. What makes it holy? Not that it is Christmas or Easter. It is holy because it is set apart as a day to remember. We rightfully recognize Veterans Day and say thank you for those who have worn the uniform and have served our great country. Even more so we would do well to remember the men and women who once wore the uniform and died while still wearing it. Memorial Day. I love that we will have a day off, probably will cook out and maybe splash around in a pool. Whatever you did on Memorial Day you did with the ever so expensive gift of freedom paid for by men and women who gave their all. Enjoy the “holy-day”. Thankful, grateful, humbled, free. Enjoy the day in honor of those who made it possible .
I am honored to have been asked to offer prayers this past Monday for the American Legion Post 147 here on James Island. For years they have invited me to participate in the annual Service of the Four Chaplains. This year they also asked me to offer prayers at the Memorial Day service. They thank me for coming. No thanks required. I am honored. I am the one who is thankful. “Father, comfort those who grieve the loss of loved ones and let your healing be the hope in their hearts. Amen”“Great love has no one than this that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13
For the follower of Jesus, every Sunday is a Memorial Day of sorts. We gather in honor of the one who gave His life for us. No greater love. No greater love.
Pastor Tom
