My good friend and fellow Veteran wrote the following commemoration for Veterans
in our local newspaper and, with his permission have copied it verbatim here.
We didn't take a knee, we didn't flee, we raised our right
hands and pledged to defend our country against all enemies both foreign and
domestic.
It should not be of any surprise to all of us for the lack
of respect for our flag, or to the borders that we swore to defend. We are now
denied the ability to protect ourselves from the mass invitations from those
crossing our unprotected borders. We also see those who were elected to govern
over us, failing to abide with that same oath that Veterans gave, with many
giving their lives.
It really shouldn't come as a surprise, really, Jesus came
to earth to save us, how was He treated? Because of jealousy, they brought
forth false witnesses, they held trials in the early morning hours before
others would be made aware.
Finding nothing to convict Him with, they fabricated and
twisted the truth so they could sentence Him to death. During this process He
was bound, openly slapped, assaulted physically, spit upon, then beaten beyond
human recognition. Openly crucifying Him upon the cross, He fulfilled God's
purpose, supplying us with a chance at salvation and forgiveness- offered even
to those who took His life.
As Veterans, we have given of our time, some giving their
lives to defend this country and our rights to freedom. Now watching, as those
we swore to protect striping away those rights along with the ability to
protect ourselves, even to the point of making it okay to kill our police
officers.
As Veterans, we have served alongside of others of different
races and creeds, joining together as United States Military Forces. Standing
together we have defeated enemies both here and abroad.
On November 11th we will be given the opportunity to honor
our Veterans. On that day we should at least take a moment to remember those sacrifices.
This would be a great time to again recite the "Pledge of Allegiance"
remembering that we are, “One nation under God.” Amen!
Let us as Veterans and fellow American, stand together,
restoring honor, respect, and obedience- again, giving God His place in our
schools, state buildings, our government, families, and our personal lives.
Only then can we expect this Nation to again rise up with the power of our
loving God!
Our Nation was founded on Godly principles, as was His
covenant with the Israelites. They, also at times, would drift away from God.
Repentance would restore them, as it will with us.
Joshua 1:5-9; God's
promises: "No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your
life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor
forsake you. Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide
as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be
strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law
which Moses, My servant, commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand
or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. This Book of the Law
shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night,
that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you
will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not
commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be
dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
Thank You God and thank you, Veterans! Pastor Ron
God Bless you all!
Gramps
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