We could visit a cemetery, place small flags or red flowers on their graves, wear a red poppy, visit a memorial, fly the flag at half-mast till noon, or pause at 3 p.m. for a moment of meditation and reflection for those who have died while serving our country.
It started in 1868 and was declared a national holiday in 1968 and is now on the last Monday in May, next Monday, the 26th.
The red represents those who gave their lives in battle for our country. I overheard someone say that “the color of freedom is red.”
I have taken part several times in our local cemetery placing flags and being part of a service honoring the fallen. I hope we never forget the price that was paid for the freedom of our country, not just ours but many other countries.
I don’t know the names of all the ones who died for the freedom of our country, but I can thank God for them and the sacrifice they paid.
Yes, there will be family gatherings, good BBQ, hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream. Everyone living in this great country was given many rights and privileges and has enjoyed many freedoms because of those who paid for our freedom.
We also can enjoy another special freedom that was given to us.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
John 1:12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song, saying,
“Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals,
for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God
from every tribe and language and people and nation,...
When Jesus Christ shed His blood on the cross for us.
See you in Church next Sunday.