ConViction

[Captain Kirk]

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My friend and hero Dave Given Combat Corpsman Vietnam Vet. reminded me of some important things to meditate on.
Thanks Doc Dave for your contribution to this weeks message.

ConViction

written :
March 4th 2012
by :
David A. Given

I want to no longer be known as a veteran
of America
from Vietnam.

I want to be known as a veteran of the kingdom of God through Jesus Christ and his blood.

I want to be no longer known
as a hero from the war
for the freedom of America
and for our families and friends and
our way of life.

I want to be known as a Veteran and Hero in the service of my God,
His Son and
His Kingdom;

Praying
and
leading
people home,

showing them the way
the Kingdom of God
works,
here on
Earth
as it is in Heaven.

The " welcome home"

needs to be
to and for

the kingdom of God/Christ
Jesus,
not just for what veterans and Heroes did for America.

As a citizen of the kingdom of God,

the war and battle field
is
the mind and heart
of mankind.

Like in war
on earth,
your not a hero in the embattlelings,
you are just doing your job;

Taking your responsibilities and executing them in faith
to the best and excellent ability
that you can,

only after,

do you know
or are you recognized
for your
actions
and contributions
to the Cause.

even though,

you reap the benefits and consequences
of victory or failure.

it is the same in the Kingdom of God;

your bestowed the honors, rewards,
and position
you are warranted,
in accepting your enlistment
and overcoming in the missions and assignments you were given.

the honors are not awarded to you until you
complete
the missions
and assignments ,
you were given
or
until your enlistment is completed;

even though,

you immediately benefit from yours actions,
overcomings, and victories.

These honors might be awarded to you in crowns, gems, and clothing denoting position,
status
or rank
in the
kingdom,

even though,

the function
of all who live
in the kingdom is to worship God
and enjoy Him forever,
and serve
all others
in love.

On Earth
as it is
in Heaven!
...….
David A. Given
former Naval
Medical
Corpsman
with
3/26 Marines
Viet-nam 1966-1967

[gkmoz]

Excellent analogy ! God bless Doug

[Ray Merrell]

Excellent post Captain Kirk...thank you!

[Captain Kirk]

Thanks Ray. Doc Dave is a great brother. I'll pass along the comments since he doesn't do internet.

[kaelobo]

excellent,