Remembering the Veterans...All of Them

As I get ready to celebrate Memorial Day when we remember the veterans who have served in the armed forces I can't help but think about Ephesians chapter 6. I think of those who have armored up for not only this country, but for God's country.  We should be eternally grateful to these people, and as we remember them for their bravery  not just for America's sake but also for the sake of the people of God.  Some of us have stood in the gap for others, and many people still are standing in the gap for us.  Many men and women have risked their lives, and some given their lives, to protect/prevent us from disaster both physically and spiritually.  The Kingdom of God is real, and we Christians have residency there.  Just as the veterans of our country there are veterans of the Kingdom of God.  Paul was a veteran for example, and he gave up his life for the sake of the gospel.  Every person who has stood up against evil in this world and held up the banner of Jesus Christ belongs in the ranks of the veterans of the Kingdom of God. There are many heroes in this world, but the greatest of them all is Jesus Christ.  He gave up his life willingly to save his Kingdom, to save all of us from destruction.  Lord thank you for your sacrifice for us.  Let's not forget to thank God for his sacrifice for his country.  War is not something to be proud of, but defending what you believe to be right is worthy of praise. Jesus has won the war for us, but we are all told to put on our armor of God that we will be able to stand in defense against the evil that continues to battle against us even though they have already lost the war. Our weapon of choice...the all powerful word of God.  What do you think would happen if all of God's people stood up and started wielding the Word of God in this world?  I believe that if the people of God would lift up the standard that no enemy spiritual or physical would be able to withstand it.  Become a part of the army of God and see what he can do not only for his kingdom, but for this world.  Thank you to everyone who has taken up arms.  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual wickedness in high places.  We've already won the war, but let's stop losing battles.  We must never forget those who are or have been on the battle field for us.  We should hold them up in prayer, and we should take up our armor of God to help fight the fight of faith.  Happy Memorial Day!

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