By Gobel Brockman
Memorial Day - a day set aside to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy freedom. A lot of people on both sides of the spectrum complain about various things about America, but this country's STILL the greatest nation on the face of the earth. If you want proof, just compare the number of people trying to get OUT of America to the number trying to get IN. We're loved by others who love freedom, and despised by those who don't. But all of that aside, I love this country, and I know that we enjoy what we do because brave men & women laid down their lives for us. May their memory be honored.
Thinking about this reminds me of the Ultimate Sacrifice. Jesus left heaven, came to earth, suffered indignities and injustices like no one else, and then died like a thief - while being a perfect man. And the thing is, He didn't do it for Himself, He did it for US. And what do we get out of it? His presence in our lives, His provision for us, and, oh yeah, eternity with Him.
Jesus said that no greater love was shown than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. I'm thankful for those who laid down their lives for America. And I'm thankful that jesus laid down His life so that I could have mine - forever.
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