Anzac Day

Although our thoughts on Anzac Day usually go to Gallipoli, there were many other theatres of war that demonstrated the sacrifice of Australian soldiers for the freedom we enjoy today.

One of those was Villers-Bretonneux, a French town that had been captured in 1918 by the advancing German army. The counter attack that followed by the Australians against a far superior force saw the town rescued and the Germans pushed back. It was described as one of the most pivotal actions of the war.

The townspeople remember the sacrifice of the Australians and if you visit that town today you will see inscribed "never forget the Australians" in every school classroom. What a wonderful continual reminder of their ultimate sacrifice.

How much more should we "never forget Jesus" who gave His life for all people. As Romans 5:8 says, "but God demonstrates his own love for us in this; while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." While we were His enemies, Jesus died on the cross that we might have life, and be reconciled to God. A victory not just for this life but for eternity.