Laying Down One’s Life
This month, we have the privilege of hosting the Romsey-Lancefield RSL for an “ANZAC Day” church service, 10am Sunday April 28th at Encourage Church, 7 Mitchell Court in Romsey. It will be a Commemoration Service with the RSL marching in, the last post and as usual for our church, a scrumptious morning tea afterwards.
The service will remember those who faithfully served their country in a time of war. Our hearts will be with the wounded – whether in body or mind, and particularly those that didn’t make it home.
For those that did not return, I am reminded of a verse that is often quoted at Anzac Day Services – “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13, NIV). Think about that – the greatest love someone could show you, is to lay down their life so that you can live. Those that have fought and died, did so for the freedom of their family, their friends and ultimately for me.
‘Laying down one’s life’ is what Jesus did for you that you could truly live. As Jesus Himself said: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11 NIV); and again, “I lay down My [very own] life [sacrificing it] for the benefit of the sheep” (John 10:15b from the Amplified Bible). Jesus did this voluntarily for you. God’s love for you was so great, that His Son Jesus was willing to die for you.
If you want learn more about Jesus laying down His life for you, come along to the Passover Feast on Saturday 20th April – bookings essential for the Feast. Otherwise, join us for one of our services at 10am each Sunday at 7 Mitchell Court in Romsey.