--REMEMBERING ~~

"Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one's life for one's friends."
---(john 15:13)
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--On Memorial Day [this past May 25], I think of many military veterans but especially my dad and uncles, who served in the military during World War II. They made it home, but in that ware hundreds of thousands of families tragically lost loved ones in service to their country. Yet, when asked, my dad and most soldiers from that era would say they were willing to give up their lives to protect their loved ones and stand for what they believed to be right.

When someone dies this in defense of their country, John 15:13 - "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (text)--is often recited during the funeral service to honor their sacrifice. But what were the circumstances behind this verse?

When Jesus spoke those words to His disciples during the Last Supper, He was about to die. And, in fact one of His small group of disciples, Judas, had already left to betray Him (13:18-30). Yet Christ knew all of this and still chose to sacrifice His life for His friends and enemies.

Jesus was willing and ready to die for those who'd one day believe in Him, even for those who were still enemies.

Jesus gave up his life for you and me. What will we do for Him? Tell others of His saving grace. We have work to do. Let's get busy, for Jesus!
~~~ "Lord Jesus, we're so thankful that You were willing to die for us! Help us to never be ashamed to speak up for You. Amen."
-----"REMEMBER" / Passion <https://youtu.be/34dN7-dO0CA>
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