Have
you noticed the military gravestones in cemeteries? For veterans, the government will inscribe
and mail a bronze or granite gravestone recognizing military service (a granite
marker is probably more durable and maybe less likely to be stolen). This is done free of charge. A local funeral home or cemetery will
probably be able to give you the help you need. You can also find information
on the internet. You just need to provide basic information about the
individual and their military service.
If
the veteran was a believer in Jesus Christ, it is a great opportunity to
include a biblical or spiritual message.
First, the government gives you the opportunity to have a cross
inscribed at the top of the marker.
Second, at the bottom, they allow you a five-word personal message.
I
had the opportunity to do this for a personal friend and veteran of World War
II. He was a faithful husband, deacon,
Sunday School teacher, Gideon. But, how
do you present a Christian message in just five words? It seemed impossible at first. Also, I wanted to include enough of a message
so to be as unambiguous as possible.
After prayer, reflection, and the help of my church, we came up with a
number of options.
Perhaps
these messages can be of help to you. They
could be placed on a military grave marker, or on any gravestone. They might also be used on church signs; even
a memorial brick in a park, etc. You can
even hire someone to come to the cemetery and add an inscription to a
gravestone. Of course, if you have room
for more words, the possibilities are greatly increased.
Christian Words for
a Military Gravestone
(maximum of 5 words):
The
Lord is my shepherd
The
Lord is my rock
The
Lord is my light.
The
Lord is my strength
God
is my salvation
The
Lord is my salvation
Jesus
died for me.
Our
citizenship is in heaven.
God
so loved the world
The
Lord will deliver me.
With
the Lord
Safe
in arms of Jesus
Saved
by God’s grace
I
repented, believed, Jesus saved
Eternal
life is through Jesus
I
am the way -Jesus
Follower
of Jesus Christ
Jesus,
author of our salvation
Victory
in Jesus
Come,
Lord Jesus.
Saved
by the grace of Jesus
Our
God is merciful
The
King is coming.
Repent,
believe, Jesus will save
Repent,
believe, Jesus saves.
Jesus
saves
Jesus
forgives
In
Christ is salvation
In
Jesus is eternal life.
Jesus,
the way to heaven
Jesus
is Lord of all.
Jesus
– Savior, Redeemer
Jesus
is the Christ
Jesus
is the Messiah
God
is faithful
God’s
mercy endures forever.
Jesus
– light of the world.
Justified
by faith in Jesus.
The
truth is in Jesus.
Jesus
Christ is Lord.
Amazing
Grace
Jesus
is coming again.
Jesus
came to save sinners.
Salvation
is in Christ Jesus.
Jesus
- same yesterday, today, forever.
I
am the resurrection. – Jesus
Enjoying
eternal life in Jesus.
Jesus
will lead to Heaven.
In
Heaven, because of Jesus
Jesus
paid it all.
Eternally
secure in Jesus
In
Heaven forevermore
Believe
in Jesus, live forever
Follow
Jesus, live forever
Great
is Thy faithfulness
Jesus,
Savior of my soul.
Jesus
died for all
My
God is real
Satisfied
in Jesus
Jesus,
the Way, Truth, Life
Looking
for the Blessed Hope
The
one finally decided upon – Repent,
Believe, Jesus Saves. Hopefully this
will be a testimony to any who pass by, for many years to come.
What
is your favorite? Do you have additional
suggestions?
-David R. Brumbelow, Gulf Coast Pastor,
May 29, AD 2018.
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