Freedom A Gift From God

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13

Today is the day we celebrate Veterans Day in the United States of America. It falls on Sunday so tomorrow it will be celebrated again but the official date is November 11. On this day ALL veterans are celebrated. A veteran is anyone who served in any of the five branches of our military no matter how long. They may not have retired but served. 

Do you like the freedoms you enjoy in America? They are only one generation away from extinction if not careful. It is the brave men and  women who have donned the uniform both in combat and peacetime you have to thank for what we enjoy here. The preamble to the US Constitution says the military provides for the common defense meaning protection from all enemies foreign or domestic. The soldier takes an oath to do just that without thought of where it may lead. 

God has gifted this land and has kept the military strong even though a few leaders tried to defund it or to destroy it from within making it a social experiment. The US Armed Forces are blessed with a Chaplain Corps to minister in both peace time and war stateside or overseas. Faith is important in the military. Wherever you are today stop and reflect on the sacrifices of military members and their families some who gave ALL for you and me. 

PRAYER: I am so grateful to live in a nation who is seen as strong and has brave men and women who take up the call to serve. Bless them today and everyday. I pray for leaders who will always vote for a strong military. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

NOTE : On this Veterans Day or tomorrow if you have the day off might I recommend the movie ‘Indivisible’ showing nationwide into its fourth week. It is a true story about an Army chaplain who is still serving today. Hopefully it is still in some theaters. 

https://indivisiblemovie.com/