Remembering

 1 Peter 3:18  "In Flanders Fields the poppies blow, amidst the crosses row on row,..." (John McCrae). I remember, as a child, reading (quoting?) that poem along with the rest of our school on Remembrance Day. I hope you took time to remember our military people yesterday.  As we move further away from the events that brought about Remembrance Day, it perhaps takes a back seat in our plans.  Many military people have sacrificed considerably for freedoms we now expect, a large number having paid the ultimate price. I hope we continue to esteem and remember the men and women who valiantly fought and served for our freedom.  

Similarly, but for a different purpose Jesus also died. Jesus suffered to bring us to God- to give us freedom from the penalty of sin. His death paid the price for our sin giving us the opportunity to have life through faith in him.  Although we are also distanced from the events of that horrible day, his sacrifice at Calvary still has ongoing effect.  Let's be sure to take time to ponder and be thankful for what Jesus has done as well.