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November 22, 2004
An Inspiring Sermon
I don't usually comment on personal religious matters, but today I'm going to make a brief exception.
Yesterday at my church the sermon was delivered by Maj Gen David Hicks, Chief Chaplain of the United States Army. It would have been an honor at any time to have such an distinguished guest, but with the War on Terror in full swing it was truely special.
He spoke of his five trips to Iraq, and about how he went to see the troops in the field, those closest to battle. "Not all is bad as you see on TV," he reminded us, for "there are good things happening."
He also described how he had introduced President Bush at many occasions, and how he was truely a man of faith. The president is a "man of God for this hour" in our history, he told us.
His father had served in the Army during World War II. Because the Army was segregated, he served in an all-black combat unit. Nonetheless, he was always a huge patriot, and flew a large American flag on patriotic holidays.
When he joined the Army in 1958 he was regular infantry, stationed near the DMZ in South Korea. After about 10 years of service, God called him to the chaplaincy, just as the Lord called Samuel to service so long ago.
What is God challenging you to do today?
Posted by Tom at November 22, 2004 10:09 AM
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