CHRISTIAN MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day is intended to honor the memory of the 1.3 million men and women that perished while serving in the armed forces of the United States. Early on, Memorial Day evoked considerable solemnity across the United States. Millions of grateful Americans visited cemeteries, stood at attention, saluted, wept, and/or placed wreaths or flags on the graves of those who died serving our country. It was not considered a celebration, but a time of solemn and respectful remembrance.
Unfortunately, the significance of Memorial Day has declined for many Americans. It is now considered the start of summer, an excuse for a family trip, spring-cleaning or watching the Indianapolis 500. While these activities are not wrong, it is tragic that fewer Americans take time to acknowledge the courageous souls that gave their lives to preserve our freedom.
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But there is something even more regrettable. Sunday, the Lord's Day, is a “Memorial Day” that surpasses Monday’s national holiday. This is the day that Christians assemble to worship God and remember the suffering and death of Jesus. Today (and every first day of the week) is a sacred occasion that deserves solemn observance.
Unfortunately, millions of Americans (including many Christians) have forgotten the significance of the Lord's Day. For them, it is a day to sleep in, work in the yard, play golf, fish or pursue other hobbies. Ignoring the importance of the Lord’s Day is jeopardizing countless souls, leaving them at the mercy of the devil.
Observing Memorial Day is always appropriate, but honoring God and Christ on the first day of the week is even more so.
“Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread…” (Acts 20:7).
Live for the Lord in 2024!
Dennis
Memorial Day is intended to honor the memory of the 1.3 million men and women that perished while serving in the armed forces of the United States. Early on, Memorial Day evoked considerable solemnity across the United States. Millions of grateful Americans visited cemeteries, stood at attention, saluted, wept, and/or placed wreaths or flags on the graves of those who died serving our country. It was not considered a celebration, but a time of solemn and respectful remembrance.
Unfortunately, the significance of Memorial Day has declined for many Americans. It is now considered the start of summer, an excuse for a family trip, spring-cleaning or watching the Indianapolis 500. While these activities are not wrong, it is tragic that fewer Americans take time to acknowledge the courageous souls that gave their lives to preserve our freedom.
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But there is something even more regrettable. Sunday, the Lord's Day, is a “Memorial Day” that surpasses Monday’s national holiday. This is the day that Christians assemble to worship God and remember the suffering and death of Jesus. Today (and every first day of the week) is a sacred occasion that deserves solemn observance.
Unfortunately, millions of Americans (including many Christians) have forgotten the significance of the Lord's Day. For them, it is a day to sleep in, work in the yard, play golf, fish or pursue other hobbies. Ignoring the importance of the Lord’s Day is jeopardizing countless souls, leaving them at the mercy of the devil.
Observing Memorial Day is always appropriate, but honoring God and Christ on the first day of the week is even more so.
“Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread…” (Acts 20:7).
Live for the Lord in 2024!
Dennis
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