04/26/2008: "Sacrifice"

In my country, April 25th is a very important day, and respected by almost every single citizen. It marks the day in 1915 in which my country was truly born as a nation amidst blood and fire, and earned respect on a global scale. Anzac Day is Australia's memorial day for all of our soldiers from every war.

I'm sure every country has a day like this, of course with different dates and names, none of which I know. But this shows that while the vast majority of mankind hate warfare, we become patriotic and cheer on those who stand up for us, those who protect us, those who are willing to die for us.

It's important that we recognise and respect the sacrifices made by our families, friends, strangers, on our behalf. And important that we too are willing to make these sacrifices for others as well. That doesn't just mean to go throw your life away whenever, but be willing to take a stand to protect others, and stand for what is right.

"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends"

-John 15:13.

When a person makes that ultimate sacrifice for us, it alters our perception. We want to be worthy of that sacrifice, we don't want to let the person down.

The greatest sacrifice was that of Jesus; through him we are saved. We don't need to be worthy of that sacrifice, it has already been freely given, if only you choose to accept that sacrifice. All that we need do is accept that we are saved through Jesus, and choose to follow him, and we will never let him down.

" Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God."

-Romans 5:1-5