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. Our hearts are touched as we watch young faces on parade to honour some old veterans. We see the memories etched in the veterans’ faces and can only imagine the stories they will never forget. We don’t have those memories in our hearts, so we need to hear stories and look at symbols that help us pay attention and remember. Poppies, moments of silence, and ceremonies at cenotaphs around the country all help us reflect and remember.
Often in the recovery process we receive key fobs and medallions to mark milestones in our journey. These symbols are indicators of time in recovery and help us celebrate our sobriety in community with others with whom we share the journey.
As Christians we have symbols of Christ's sacrifice of His life for us. 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).
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 people in recovery we should never forget the impact of our life in addiction and the new opportunity we have to live life to the full each day. As Christians, we should never forget the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ who gave His life for our eternal salvation.
Heavenly Father, we pause today to remember and live in gratitude. Thank you for the symbols and events that help us remember the cost of our freedom, our time in recovery, and most of all our new life with You through Jesus our Lord and Saviour.
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