Memorial Day, quoting History.com, “is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.”

Remembering. Honoring. Appreciating.

That’s what Memorial Day should be. It really should, when you stop and think about the price that our soldiers have paid for our national freedom. All paid a price. Some paid the supreme price with their lives. This brings me back immediately to the supreme sacrifice that the Lord Jesus made for us.

“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him” (Romans 5:8-9). That was a tremendous sacrifice indeed.

In the midst of family time and parades, I want to be sure to stop and remember, honor and appreciate on a national level the price of my freedom. Daily I want to remember the supreme sacrifice of my risen Savior.

For today: We are blessed people, indeed. May you and yours remember, honor and appreciate today.