Since 1865, Memorial Day has been a time for honoring those who gave their lives to secure freedoms for citizens of the United States of America. Take a moment today and remember those who died serving our country.

We who are citizens of heaven have a long and glorious history of brothers and sisters who gave all for the freedom we have in Christ. Beginning with Stephen, the first Christian martyr, countless saints have died serving our King. We honor them as well.

Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day, because those wishing to honor them decorated the graves of Civil War soldiers. Imagine the joy of being decorated by God for your service to Him! The apostle Paul has this to say about suffering and loss:

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
                                                                                                -Romans 8:18

Though most of us will not likely give our physical lives for country or faith, every day brings opportunities to die to self by sacrificing pride and comfort to follow Jesus. Don’t hang back, go full-bore! As He gave all for you, give all for Him!