I came across an article in a local newspaper about the heroes of our nation's independence. There were the photographs of men and women of different races and religion who served our nation and most have passed on. Most of the names of these people I have not even come across but they were remembered for their sacrifices! After 53 years of Merdeka many of us don't even know or remember them and many other nameless heroes who helped built this country to where it is today, including the migrant workers. And today we are struggling with our identities whether we are first Malaysians or our racial origin. Whilst our world has become increasingly globalised - economically, socially and politically, there are some who are trying to build walls to not only prevent the outside world from getting in, but also to divide people from within! How foolish we have become when we conveniently choose to quickly forget our past and those who have gone on to sacrifice their lives for our sakes. There are bigger issues at hand to battle together but we have chosen the ones that in the long term are relatively unimportant! We are indeed like lost sheep that desperately needs to find a shepherd!
The Bible keeps on reminding us to remember and not have selective memories to do what is convenient and appealing to our interests. There are important things that we must never forget. Like the Sabbath, the commands, the Lord, Lot's wife, others in prayer and many others. Even the celebration of the Lord's Supper is a call of remembrance of God's love and sacrifice. There are many others who have given up their lives for the gospel - nameless to us but remembered by God. We are beneficiaries of their sacrifices. So let us remain focused and finish our race well. Then we can really shout "Merdeka! Merdeka! Salvation belongs to the Lord!"
Ps. Ben
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