“But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.”
Psalms 3:3 NLT
Today in Australia we celebrated Anzac Day. I had the pleasure of marching with the Rural Fire Brigade. I was amazed at the thousands of spectators cheering for us all. It has been many years, perhaps 60 odd years since I last marched as a child.
The front of the parade was taken with elderly veterans in American Jeeps. There were two bands: the Army band and the Highland band. Crowds of children bordered the road on which we marched cheering. The police, the ambulance personnel, our group, and another rescue group supplied the community marchers. There were many veteran groups and children of veterans.
I am grateful for those who fought for us. Our fire brigade know that the next spring and summer may be a particularly bad fire season. As God has told me there will be a delay in my going to Nepal, i will stay and serve my community until I am free to go. In July I am undertaking a First Aid course over two days. It must be extensive as I have done courses before and they last but a few hours. I want to be well equipped to be of service, much as our fighting force must be.
The Christian is a warrior, we fight darkness for the souls of men and women. We must train and be the best we can possibly be. Yet even as a warrior we need the One who is able to save us. Praise Him! For He is worthy to be praised! Amen!
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