Just what does this flag mean to me?
I was born in Germany and was almost 14 years old when I came into this country. Yes i knew about the American Flag, The Red White and Blue. I have seen it fly half mast with my Country's Flag in 1963 when President Kennedy got killed.
In June of 1975 I reported to the training Depot of Paris Island, that is the "Boot Camp for the United States Marine Corps. I spent 12 weeks there training to become a United States Marine. every morning and every evening we had to come to attention for the raising or lowering of the Colors (Flag).
But what does this Flag mean to me.
It also is known as the Red, White and Blue with 50 stars which stand for the 50 states of our country.
It also represents our Men and Women who fought and gave their lives in war police actions and conflicts. It represents the families of our comrades who gave their live in Battle for our Nation , for our Freedom.
What does this Flag mean to me?
It means freedom to me in e special way and here is why.
Remember me saying that I went to Paris Island to become a Marine? There was a special day for me in boot camp but I did not know it at that time. One evening our senior Drill instructor told us that we had Color Ceremony in the morning, and we had to look our best. to us it just meant that we had to stand around for a long time before the sun came up. the next morning came, and when it was time we marched out to stand in front of the flag Pole. we did not know what time it was , but at once we heard the call to attention. then the call to Colors. The Bugle sounded over the loud speakers and our flag went up the Flag Pole waving in the wind so proudly.
As I looked upon the Flag so proudly waving in the wind tears started to run down my face( and they are starting to run again, as i am typing this). Now I know what this Flag means to me and why.
This flag means to me FREEDOM and here is why
Because about 2000 years or so a Man died for me and you. He made the alternate sacrifice, and that man s name was/is Yeshua (Jesus). He gave his life so that we can have Freedom in him through his death; but not just freedom but also Life in him.
How does our flag remind you of our Savior? i am glad that you ask.
Red - is for the Blood that he shed on the whipping post and the Cross
Hebrews
9:22 In fact, according to the Torah (law), almost everthing is purified with Blood; without the shedding of Blood there is no forgiveness of sins.
White- for the purity in Yeshua
Revelation
6:11 Each of them was given a white robe
Blue- freedom in Yeshua
Galatians
5:1 What the Messiah ( Savior) has freed us for his freedom! therefore; stand firm, and don't let yourselves be tied up again to a yoke of slavery.
Blue - Royal Priesthood ( in the old days blue stood for royalty)
I Peter
2:9 But you are a chosen people, the kings cohanim ( priests), a holy nation, a people for YAHWEH GOD to posses! Why? In order for you to declare the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
The Stars- The Believers in Yeshua the Messiah
Dani'El (Daniel)
12:3 But those who can discern will shine like the brightness of heaven's dome, and those who turn many to righteousness like the Stars forever and ever.
Sense that day, every time I look at the flag of our Country; The United States of America i am reminded of the day that Yeshua died for me /us.
this is what our Flag the red,White and Blue means to me.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?
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