lest we forget

Revelation 1:6

To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever!

On ANZAC Day, Australia remembers the great service of men and women who gave up so much to defend this great country. Many of them gave up their very lives. Their blood helped preserve the freedom of this nation.

Every day, we should remind ourselves of our great Saviour who gave up His blood to guarantee our freedom.

Imagine how foolish it would be on our part if we took instruction from a German, Japanese or Italian head of state? Or imagine how dishonouring to our ANZACs it would be. Lest we forget, they served and many died for our freedom to claim.

Some like to ponder about whether Jesus really had to die. Was it necessary for Him to suffer and bleed? Regardless, it has already been paid. You can’t change it. Imagine if you didn’t believe in war to resolve conflict. Would you then deny your freedom that was won by war? No, even the staunchest of pacifists claim and live in the freedom that war has given to them.

Each day, wake up and claim your freedom. Declare your allegiance to the kingdom of God. His is a kingdom of glory and power, health and abundance, goodness and favour.

This grace is not cheap. It cost the blood of the Saviour.

Prayer for this week: Thank you Father for you are for me. Help me grow in the knowledge of your Son and what he did for me. I am immeasurably blessed. Keep me in your presence in every moment, conscious of everything you are.