Veteran’s Day
“These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time.” (2 Samuel 23:8)
Today’s Morsel: Today across America we celebrate and honor all those who have served in our military services but are now no longer serving in uniform. Many of them are now retired, entrepreneurs, church leaders, pastors, teachers, doctors, flight attendants, pilots, police officers, politicians, perhaps janitors, or even sports figures. The list could go on and on. But these men and woman have sacrificed themselves and their time for our nation’s defense. They were not asking for handouts. They just wanted to serve their country and they have done it with courage. And they are to be commended for a job well done. Our nation has been safe and prosperous in so many ways because of our military veterans. When you run into a veteran, you can be sure of certain things.
- First, they have a love for their country, and the American flag, and its people.
- Second, you don’t find prejudice in their heart. They may dislike what you say or do, but they have been taught to love others as themselves.
- Third, they are willing to help others when they find that there is a need. They will give, labor, and do whatever it takes to alleviate the suffering of others if they know it will make others better.
- Fourth, they don’t like it when service to their country is made light of, nor do they have time for the people who have not served and who have no knowledge of what they have sacrificed, and the service given for their country that do make light of the service of the military.
- Fifth, they have no time for liars.
- Sixth, they don’t have time for leaders who won’t let them complete the mission.
- Seventh, they are proud of their contributions to the country. And if asked, they would do it again because they know what value they have made for our country defense.
If you are a veteran thank you for your service. I salute you today.
Sing: Glory, glory, hallelujah. Glory, glory, hallelujah. Glory, glory, hallelujah, and I ain’t gonna jump no more.
Thought For Today: “No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.” (2 Timothy 2:4)
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