It occurred to me
how much I have to the thankful for in this month of Thanksgiving. There seems
to be some controversy on whether or not it is appropriate to stand during the
national anthem at NFL games. It is always right to stand and honor those who
have sacrificed so much to insure the freedoms we hold dear. Which reminds me
of the various Veteran's Day assemblies which will be held in our area to give
recognition to those who serve and have served and those who paid the ultimate
price for our freedoms. Please show your support by attending one of these
services. I still get goosebumps on my arms when the flags are presented and
tears in my eyes when the Bugler plays taps.
The Bible has
much to say about followers of Christ being good citizens while we are still
here on earth. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 “First of
all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be
made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, in order
that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.”
Romans 13:1 “Let every person be in subjection to the governing authorities.
For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are
established by God.” I think these verses point out an obligation to believers.
One, we should pray for our leaders, and second we should always be thankful.
No, our government doesn't always make good decisions. So I will borrow a quote
from Abraham Lincoln “Stand with anyone who stands right, stand with him as
long as he is right, and depart from him when he goes wrong.” It is not a
“conflict of interest” for Christian people to be patriotic, in fact it is
encouraged. We aren't worshiping the Country, or the flag when we stand, we are
honoring God who established governments and the people who gave their “last
full measure of devotion”-
--Alan
P.S. You are
invited to the community thanksgiving dinner November 19, 5:00 – 7:00
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