Memorial Day is the time when we remember those who have given their lives to defend our freedoms. Over a millions soldiers have died during times of war in the history of our country and almost one and a half million have been wounded. We should thank God for these men and women and their sacrifices.

This morning my quiet time took me to Psalm 33 and I was reminded that God, not a strong military or valiant soldiers, is the source of a nation’s strength.

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.