“Thankful For His Service”
Matthew 27:50 NIV
And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.
We have all had encounters with people we meet who have served in the armed forces. Whatever branch of service, I often find others and myself immediately saying, “Thank you for your service” when approaching these people. Why? Because there’s a certain respect we want to pay these people for all that they have committed to doing in their lives for their country. It often brings tears to my eyes when I watch and listen to people react this way. It’s a great reminder to them and to myself of the amazing service they have given for freedom in this country.
If you are reading this today and you are in the service or have served in the past, I want to say thank you for your dedication to this country. I appreciate you making that commitment to being of service and contributing to the freedom we so often take for granted. Thank you!
As I think about being thankful for the service these people have given, my thoughts also turn toward the greatest act of service anyone has ever known. Jesus Christ gave the ultimate price of anyone in the world. And, what’s sad is that we often take that for granted. He went to the Cross and gave up His life for you and I so that we could have eternal life. It’s definitely something we all take for granted way too much. It becomes commonplace and so often, just like those who have served in the forces, we take for granted and don’t think twice about it.
Just as our freedom in this country came at a great price, so our life in Christ came with the ultimate price. So many have given their lives to serve this country. Jesus Christ served and gave up His life to give us life.
Are we truly thankful for the service Jesus gave? He gave it all. We should be thankful every day for the great sacrifice Jesus gave so that we could have eternal life through Him. We need reminded each day of that great gift He gave.
Be thankful for His ultimate service.
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