Semper Fi!
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin ArticlesWhen I think of the many veterans who have faithfully served our country throughout its history, I can’t help but think of the Marine Corp motto, “Semper Fidelis (see article).” That Latin phrase simply means “Always Faithful.”
When I think of that phrase, I think of the many soldiers in all branches of our military who willingly gave their lives for others, even when facing certain death — faithful to the end — heroes, every one.
Then I think of the brave men and women listed in the latter part of Hebrews 11 — those heroes of faith, who willingly gave their lives for others and for the Lord, even when facing certain death — faithful to the end — heroes, every one (Hebrews 11:23-40).
Our Lord said of such men and women,
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13).
Then our Lord said,
“You are My friends if you do whatever I command you” (John 15:14).
Brethren, our world is becoming more evil every day (2 Timothy 3:13) and thus, we will have to eventually endure some pretty severe persecution (2 Timothy 3:11-12). The question we have to ask ourselves is, “Will I be willing to stay faithful to the Lord, even when looking into the very face of certain death?” (Revelation 2:10 NIV; cf. Matthew 10:22; Matthew 24:13).
“Will I continue to be His friend even under those circumstances?” “Will I be counted among those heroes of faith listed in Hebrews 11?”
Semper Fi!
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