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Lest We Forget

Tuesday November 11, 2014

Our hearts are touched as we watch young faces on parade honour some old veterans.  As crowds view wreaths laid, many add their personal poppy to the wreath or lay them at the base of the cenotaph in honour of lives given for the freedom we enjoy in Canada today.  Today we remember blood that was spilled on battlefields around the world by brave men and women who gave their lives for the cause of freedom and justice.  This year we particularly remember our troops because of the violence just a few weeks ago at the War Memorial in Ottawa.

Today we remember ordinary people, just like you and me, who care enough about the world around them, even to the point of giving their lives, that they do what is necessary to protect freedom and provide safety for the residents of our country.  Today we say thank you.

Not only do we have symbols of remembrance of war heroes -- poppies, moments of silence, and ceremonies at cenotaphs around the country -- but as Christians we have symbols of Christ's ultimate sacrifice for love and freedom and justice.  These are the bread and wine of the Lord's supper used in the celebration of Communion in churches around the world.

The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.”  In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”  For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (1 Corinthians 11:23b-26 NIV).
Why do we need Remembrance Day and the Lord's Supper?  Because we are forgetful people. We need to be reminded to remember.  On Remembrance Day, we hear the phrase, "Lest we forget." As Canadians, we should never forget the sacrifice of our brave soldiers who lost their lives in battle. As Christians, we should never forget the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ who gave His life for our eternal salvation. Let’s remember and live in gratitude. 



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