A Memorial
by: Travis Arrant
Monday, May 31, 2021 is Memorial Day here in America. For many, this is simply a day
off from work. Others see it as a day to have fun with family and friends while grilling
hamburgers and hotdogs. The unofficial start to summer and vacations is another view
taken by many.
What is Memorial Day about? It was originally known as Decoration Day and began in the
South as early as June 3, 1861 when a Confederate soldier’s grave was “decorated” with
flowers. The idea caught on in both the North and the South as graves of fallen Civil War
soldiers were “decorated” with flowers to honor and remember their sacrifice. Memorial
Day became a federal holiday in 1971 and is observed on the last Monday in the month of
May. The day is to honor all United States servicemen who died in the line of duty.
As Christians, we are thankful for the ultimate sacrifice these men and women made so we
can live free. One of our most cherished freedoms is the right to worship God without fear
of arrest and persecution. What a blessing this is! We can assembly on the Lord’s Day and
worship according to the New Testament (John 4:23,24) without fear of reprisal. We can
sing, give our contribution to God, pray, hear preaching with God’s word proclaimed, and
observe The Lord’s Supper as a memorial of what Jesus did for us on that cross (Luke
22:19,20; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26).
This Memorial Day weekend, let us enjoy time off with friends and family as we partake of
good food and fellowship. Let us remember and honor all of those who gave their lives for
our freedom. Let us today, on this Lord’s Day, remember the love Jesus had for us and the
supreme sacrifice He made on that cross so long ago for you and me (Romans 5:8).
Stay true to the Word,
Brother Travis
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