Memorial Day has been an American festive day in which many souls celebrate the sacrifices that Soldiers and Veterans made. For the Christian, we can surely be obliged that God protected our borders and he gave us tranquility as a part of his grace and mercy. We're beholden today. We're overwhelmed in cheer cause we are full of gratitude. There is certainly nothing taboo or ill-conceived in reference to the joyous celebrations of Memorial Day.
This is not 1993 though in which many would sashay around with American hats and in army fatigues to parade around in hopes to persuade more Americans to be thankful. It is a time to be thankful. It's still a Holiday which God undoubtedly permitted, such as Independence Day. There is nothing wrong with showing recognition in regards to God's spiritual protection. With indemnity, God has blessed us with a fortified fortress and sanctuary. It's his loving pavilion in which we're protected.
His army kept us. He patrolled our waters even using mankind or soldiers. To a Christian, God was the 'commander in chief' guiding angels and archangels to surround us with an armor of 'spiritual steel.' We can be thankful in our hearts while showing pure gratitude. And this can be done without partying in drunken revelry or drinking and driving. We can eat barbecue, fry shrimp, enjoy some fresh salad and drink a Pepsi or Coke after saying grace.
We can still smile and eat with family on this day. We can be gracious and humble to a God of protection who embraced us with admirable, fatherly arms of strength. It's spiritual, but one day we'll be able to thank God in person. We feel his love on Memorial Day and on other days. Yes! It's Godly to celebrate Memorial Day the right way!
We can say 'thank God that our loved ones have gone on to heaven,' those who made it. We can be glad that we mourned perhaps cause we've lost some, but we'll be content afterwards in knowing that God healed those sorrowful moments and those decaying, spiritual wounds have been worked over by God's Almighty Hand.
We can pray for those who lost loved ones during 9/11. We can say 'Lord touch those who were injured.' We can say 'please Lord, heal the hearts of those who lost family and friends.'
This is a day of remembrance, but we must seek God first. Keep him first. Be thankful that we've been protected. Thank God for the police officers who have sacrificed and protected us. Thank God that Jesus lives in the hearts of those who lawfully protect and serve. Thank God for righteousness in the courts. Thank God for American Justice, that of which is still intact.
We know that there are thugs, robbers and murderers out there. But God kept us. Thank God for the righteous part of the law. Satan tried to intervene and lawlessness seemed to abound for a moment. But God's righteous hand is in all things and he has delivered us from oppression and from the blows of the wicked one who is Satan, also known as the Lawless One. But the love of Jesus surrounded us graciously. We're firmly pressing on in the name of Yeshua, who is King of Kings.
We'll be in remembrance of the suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross, even post-Easter. We know that we have a lot to be thankful for today. Let's pray for the ones who lost others in battle. Thank God for protection. Thank God for good memories. Thank God for Memorial Day. REMEMBER JESUS ABOVE ALL NAMES! Thank him for the times that we did have with those we've lost. Celebrating Memorial Day is still Godly if God is in it. He's in it. Let's all say 'thank you Jesus for heaven, protection and those who fought for us whether spiritually or physically.' We know that all righteous protection comes from God. We can be in remembrance of God's love and be thankful for the angels who helped keep us. Angels did fight demons in heaven. So God is a fighter and a protector. Bless his Holy Name. God's Memorial Day is still good. Amen. Bless you.
