D – DAY

2 Timothy 2: 1 – 4


The 6'th of June is an important date for many men still alive.
Today is the 65'th anniversary of that day when the allied expeditionary force landed on the beaches of Normandy.
It has been reported that most of the men prayed before encountering enemy fire. Many of them prayed that they would live through the day, endure the horror that was the first battle of the invasion of Europe.
My father was in the service on that day, and even though he wasn't on the beaches of Normandy, the ship that he served on heard the news, and prayed, not only for a successful landing, but also for the lives of the men involved.

1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.
3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No-one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer.

As people of faith, we are called on to prepare for war, face many trials, and endure to the end, like those men on that fateful day. We are also pray, as those men did, not only for ourselves, but for those who need the love of Christ in their lives.

Lord, the trials we face at times seem too much to bear. We’re grateful, though, for the reminders in Your Word that You will stay by our side and help us endure till You call us Home. Amen.
Victory is sure for those who endure.(ODB)