Reflecting upon the nation's observance of Veteran's Day, I can't help but be reminded that those who served were a part of something bigger than themselves, something that required dedication, sacrifice, and service above and beyond the trivial and banal, and how much those qualities have impacted our country, and indeed the world.
Looking at an ESPN feature on baseball players who served in World War II and Korea, I was confronted with the fact that many of these men gave the prime of their professional careers for something bigger. People like Bob Feller, Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, and countless others who either gave up parts of what was already a great career or didn't even have the chance to start their career because of service to their country.
And I can't help but wonder what that says about how we exercise our Christian faith when so often we make the excuse that we are too busy to be involved with the things of the Kingdom of God.
Imagine if the men and women of the Armed Services had said to their country, "Sorry, but I'm too busy to take on this task. Find someone else who doesn't have as much going on and at some point when things slow down I'll consider doing something." I seriously doubt any of us would have really wanted the life that would have resulted had this been their answer.
Yet, we have a cause even greater than the defense of one's country. We have the gospel of Christ to spread to a world that desperately needs good news. Far more often than any of us care to admit, however, we make excuses about how we are too busy. Imagine the consequences that occur every time we do this.
Thank a veteran. And also thank whoever took the time to introduce you to the saving grace of Christ our Lord. They did you a far greater service than anyone else.
See you Sunday!
Lamar
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