Doing Without

Matt. 8:18-34

 With the Memorial Day weekend celebration we might be able to see a connection between our Lord and the life He lived and the kinds of sacrifices made by soldiers on behalf of their country. As a soldier gives up home and hearth for a greater cause so did the Lord. In the midst of battle, or during a campaign when the infantry marches to gain advantage over their opponent, the soldier lives as if he were homeless, sleeping on the ground, eating MRE’s, and foraging for food. He may have inadequate clothing, be required to perform rigorous feats on poor nutrition and even accept that giving his life will be a necessary sacrifice.

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