You have probably heard this before, but I think it is fitting to hear again today as we recognize Veterans Day in the United States.
“There are only two defining forces that have offered to die for you; Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.”
Jesus said in John 15:13, “Greater Love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”
Soldiers don’t join the service with the expectation of being killed, but all know the possibility exists.
Two key articles in the US Military Code of Conduct express why we give our respect to veterans today.
I. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
VI. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
To those who have served. Thank you!
Dear Lord, You have done something special in America, and our veterans chose to put their earthly lives at risk to maintain it. Thank you for them, and help us all have the courage to defend our Faith and its critical place in America. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
I am not an American, reading your devotional every day and today is a day that whole world is celebrating Remembrance Day . Not only American solders died for you (us) to live in peaceful places. I am Polish
Thank you John! I am watching over my father-in-law/Vietnam Veteran today (Pop). We could have lost him two weeks ago to kidney failure. Thanks in part to the VA, he is still here for me to be grateful, admire, respect, and care for. Thanks to you John……as well as
my “Pop”, and every veteran since April 19, 1775. We appreciate all of you in our house.