His truth is marching on

Veterans Day celebrations this past week allowed a chance to recognize those friends, family and loved ones who have or are serving in our military as well as honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in giving their lives to defend the freedoms we continue to enjoy today. You didn’t have to spend time in the service, however, to realize that physical battles in places like Iraq and Afghanistan are not the only wars currently being waged (Matthew 4:10). The Bible presents numerous examples of people actively engaged in the defense of their beliefs (Jeremiah 46:3). We are even instructed to arm ourselves with the weaponry appropriate for fighting the spiritual battle against an evil and unseen enemy who would like nothing more than to take us down, exploiting our human weaknesses and destroying our hope and faith (Ephesians 6:10-18). Attending a parade in celebration of our heroes is a great way to pay tribute to the men and women who have represented this nation in uniform throughout our history, but it’s the unsung who just as fiercely guard their hearts and prepare their minds that merit a salute of gratitude for fighting the good fight and upholding the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.