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 many young people gather to honour the veterans of past wars. 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 with others with whom we share the recovery journey.
As Christians we have symbols of Christ's sacrifice of His life for us. These symbols remind us that Jesus paid the price of sin for all who come to Him. The bread and wine we share in the celebration of Communion in Christian congregations all around the world are symbols that remind us of Jesus’ broken body and His shed blood on our behalf.
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).
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pause to remember and live in gratitude for all the benefits I have received. Thank you for the symbols and events that help me to remember the cost of my freedom, my time in recovery, and my new life with You through Jesus Christ, my Lord and Saviour. Amen
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