Honouring all those who gave their lives during the First World War and subsequent conflicts, many Commonwealth nations hold Remembrance Day services on 11th November each year, but often without appreciating the profound spiritual significance of the flag ceremony, the playing of a bugle, and the wearing of red poppies.
Comprehending a remarkable parallel between Islam and the ancient Samaritan faith, we may follow the example of Jesus in his dialogue with the Woman of Samaria: Christ amazed that woman at the well by his loving actions, prior to gently chastising her personal wrongdoings, and challenging the Samaritan belief system.
Responding to the urgent priority that God’s people pray for “all those in authority” (1 Timothy 2), this page of prayer upholds the sovereignty of Almighty God over the formation and destiny of our great island continent, and is designed especially for use on Australia Day.
Anzac Day not only highlights the nation-forming history and potential of the Anzac tradition, but it declares the individual's calling to die and rise with faith in Christ. So the Last Post is played first, then the Rouse, since we must sleep in death before we rise up into eternity.
Instead of rejecting civic systems as evil, or fixable only by divine restoration, God's people are called to prayerfully bring his goodness to pagan society. Regaining custody of wisdom, justice and peace through civic leadership, we may enrich the community - while naming God as the giver of every good gift.
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