Hello and welcome to the Veterans Day edition of Servant Warrior Radio. Jeff Searcy, here, coming to you from Servant Warrior Battle Station Headquarters, Southeast US, right here in St Augustine, Florida. In two days, we will extend our thanks and gratitude to generations of fighting men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
Another very important day…one that is on the calendar of the premier branch of the United States Armed Forces…is November 10. The United States Marine Corps celebrates its 237th birthday. Oorah! I can tell you that the Corps is as spry and ready for battle as it was 237 years ago when a group of motivated patriots got together at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, PA and formed what would become the most deadly and celebrated fighting force this world has ever known.
A few weeks ago we talked about repelling the enemy’s assault by fire (the weapons of God and the Full Armor talked about in Ephesians) and close combat (our interactions with others…how we handle the trials of this world and the struggles of life).
Last week we talked about locating, closing with, and destroying the enemy by fire and maneuver. about the warrior…the motivation…the commitment…the willingness to give his life for another. And I think you will realize that we are talking about the military warrior…and THE Ultimate Warrior.
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. (John 15:13 NIV).
There is a powerful parallel between Christ’s words to His disciples and the brave men and women who serve in our nation’s Armed Forces.
The United States Marine Corps: "No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy." One more thing…“If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.” To all fellow Marines, past and present…Happy 237th Birthday. Semper Fi. Ooorah!!
This has been Servant Warrior Radio.