Remember the sacrifice

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 honor 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 Lord’s 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 remembrance at the Lord’s Table. Living our lives for the Savior 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

READ: 1 Cor. 11:23-34

Remembering Christ’s death for us should cause us to live for Him.

The Bible in one year:

• 2 Chronicles 10-12

• John 11:30-57