From Pastor John Collins:
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:13 (NKJV).
Jesus spoke these words to prepare His apostles for His
crucifixion. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for us. Many may not expect to
encounter a situation where this is a possibility here in America. Yet, there
are soldiers that encounter this situation and face the possibility of death
side by side there fellow soldiers every day while fighting battles for their
country. There has been many wars that America has fought in and many men who
have died. There is not a choice for a soldier to go to fight for their
country; they just do. Most of those men will tell you that they fight for the
men at their side. They face death with courage and heroism for love and
loyalty of their fellow man.
I know that there is more faith taken into battle than into
most churches. I know that there are more genuine prayers said and more true
love felt for family and friends by those who face death than those who take
life for granted. I also know that this world began with war and death when
Cain slew Abel and I know that this world ends with war and death with
Armageddon. I also know that this world experiences periods of peace in places
of faith. The stronger the faith of the people and the more that righteousness
abounds, the more we please God in heaven above and are given His intervention
on our behalf. So there is something that America can do as a country to halt the wars and death of our loved ones, we can become firm in our faith and our
reaching out in the name of the Lord.
I know that we see many soldiers as heroes and so they are.
When you think of a soldier of courage and strength know that every soldier who
ever fought has the greatest example to have ever lived in our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. He is hero of heroes and king of kings. He is able to be our
strength and guide our efforts. Let us reach out to those without faith without
discouragement and without ceasing. Trust that God and Jesus love when we say,
“God bless you” to strangers in public. If you don’t yet speak up
automatically, start there. Say that to those you encounter and allow your love
of God to flow to others. Make an effort and be rewarded.
“I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness’ but have the light of life.” John 8:12 (NKJV).
