Just for a Moment

Tomorrow, our nation will remember. Memorial Day is a time of reflection and remembrance. For those who have lost loved ones in battle, it is a very important day. For those, like me, who have had family members fight for our freedoms, it is still a day of reflection, even if our family members were lucky enough to survive death in battle.

As with so many other things, though, there are dozens of distractions on Memorial Day. Major League Baseball plays many games throughout the day and makes sure many are on TV. The NCAA always hosts the men’s lacrosse national championship on Memorial Day. Others take time to shop, fish and cook out with family.

While none of these things is bad, we don’t need to fill our day with so much that we fail to remember.

And how often are we reminded of much the same thing when we worship; especially in the eating of the Lord’s Supper. Brother Steve Sanders has written a excellent, albeit brief, article making this comparison. Please take a moment to read it by clicking here.

Enjoy the holiday. Rest, relax and visit with or talk to family. But don’t forget the reason for Memorial Day. Take a few moments and remember. You’ll be glad you did, and you’ll be thankful for our nation.