Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do
not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you
wherever you go.
I salute the men and women who serve in the military.
My dad
served in World War 2. He never talked about his time overseas, much. I know he
was stationed in the Philippines and New Guinea for a time. After he had passed
away, my sister discovered a letter written to our mom where the commanding
officer stated dad had received a Soldier’s Medal for saving the life of a fellow
soldier. I’m proud of my dad for having the courage to rescue the man.
I thank the
Lord for men and women who choose to stand strong and courageous for our
country. So many have given the ultimate sacrifice of their lives to keep
American soil safe. I thank the Lord for the families who stand beside the
military folks. The children who miss their parent or both parents, the spouses
who hold the home together, the parents of the enlisted all need our prayers.
Moses handed
the leadership to Joshua to lead the people into the promised land. They had to
be prepared to take the land and win the battle. God commanded Joshua to be
strong and courageous.
I may not be
in the military, but I am in a battle zone. The war between good and evil
surrounds me every day. God calls me to be strong—His strength fills me—He
calls me to be courageous—To not be discouraged. The best news is—God goes with
me wherever I go!
This Veteran’s Day, pray for our military, thank our service people, pray for peace, ask God for strength and courage and fight the spiritual battles with faith and hope.
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