"...this do in remembrance of Me."
- Luke 22:19b

Memorial Day.  That one day a year when we pause for a moment from our busy lives and remember those loved ones who have passed on.

For me, I recall fond memories of my grandparents.

All of which I will be reunited with one day because they died having accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

I think of the days of happiness that were spent with them and I think about that "glad reunion day" that is forthcoming when I will see them again.

And, inevitably, I somehow find myself out at the cemetery, memorial flowers in hand.  I'll clean off a few weeds at the gravesite, remove the flowers from last year, and replace them with newer signs that I haven't forgotten them.

I loved my grandparents dearly, and certainly haven't forgotten them.

The ritual at the gravesite is just a formality.  I know they aren't there.  They are with the Lord.  The headstone just a reminder of their life here.  They are experiencing a new, eternal life now.

And someday I'll join them.

But, it's Memorial Day.  And that's what we do on Memorial Day.  We memorialize those who passed on.

So, it's a great day to remember our Savior, Jesus Christ. 

Maybe think about the fond memories we have of accepting Jesus.  Perhaps we'll take the time to reflect upon the many times He has seen us through difficulties, or recall with great joy the times of blessing upon our lives.

But, there is no gravesite to visit.  No tomb to place flowers upon, no headstone to pull weeds from around.

He isn't there!  He has risen from the dead. He IS eternal life.  And He is preparing a place for those who love Him.

And someday I'll join Him.

But, for now, I remember.  I remember the loved ones who have passed on.  And I remember what Jesus did on the cross for me.  And for you.

And I grow one more day closer to the time when I will no longer do things "in remembrance of," but will instead be reunited with my loved ones, and see Jesus, my blessed Savior, face to face.

Memorial Day is but a down payment on Reunion Day.

It's a look back...

...but it's also a look ahead.

Have a "Wonderful DAY in Christ,"
Jimmy D. Brown
\o/ Praise Jesus!