I am really glad that our nation recognizes the service, dedication and sacrifice of our service members. We owe an invaluable debt to the men and women who have committed their lives to military service.
Thank you!
A soldier does what the commanding officer says without question or complaint. A soldier goes where they are assigned and does what they are told. They drill constantly while preparing for engagement and follow orders regarding all areas of their military life; eating, sleeping, uniform and tactics. This requires discipline, dedication and selflessness.
“Put up with your share of hardship as a loyal soldier in Christ’s army. Remember: 1) That no soldier on active service gets himself entangled in business, or he will not please his commanding officer. 2) A man who enters an athletic contest wins no prize unless he keeps the rules laid down. 3) Only the man who works on the land has the right to the first share of its produce. Consider these three illustrations of mine and the Lord will help you to understand all that I mean.” II Timothy 2:3-7 Phillips
As we say thank you to our veterans today let me remind you that we too enlisted in service. Each and every one of us who champion the name Christian are also called to be soldiers of faith. We follow the lead of our Commander as we go through basic training and AIT. We are training to serve and protect those believers and unbelievers around us who aren’t ready to take on the enemy. We’ve been called to warfare and if we battle as we were trained we will be able to say “Thanks be unto God who always causes us to triumph.”