This Wednesday, November 11th, will be Veterans Day. First Baptist will host the luncheon to honor those who served, sponsored by The White Horse Academy. Pass on the invitation and come and share a time of remembering and fellowship.
The holiday began on November 11, 1919, and was known as Armistice Day. It marked the end of WWI. The date remembered that it was the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the fighting ceased. Congress would later rename the holiday as Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all those who had served throughout the history of the nation.
Take time to praise God for the sacrifices that many men and women around us have made in serving and in giving their blood and lives. Take time to find a Veteran and say, “Thank you for serving.” Take time to thank the LORD for the greatest gift that has bought freedom forever.
Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Jesus fought the battle for the souls of men and women by giving His life and shedding His blood. If anyone calls upon His Name, they can be saved. They can turn from their sin and trust Jesus as Savior and LORD. They can become “friends of God” and be included in the sacrifice that He made to save them. Jesus laid down His life for His friends.
The questions that must be answered: Are you His friend? Have you put away your enmity toward God and surrendered to His love? Have you asked for forgiveness based upon His blood? Have you received Jesus into your heart? Are you following Him in obedience today? These questions reveal the truth of whether a person is a friend of Jesus or still living in bondage to sin. Jesus brings freedom forever to those who trust Him! Veterans Day is a time to remember.
Take time to remember this week,
Pastor Ken
