Thursday; December 7

December 7, 1941 was more than a date that will live in infamy – it was a day that changed the history of our modern world.  For months prior to the Japanese bombing of the U. S. Navy fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii our leaders had been trying to figure out what to do on the international fronts.  Asian and European countries were embroiled in bitter battles – but on that day, the war came home to us and it was decided that we had to do something.
As our nation remembers this date in history it might be a good time to reflect on our spiritual battles.  It is easy to sit on the sidelines and watch as our lives pass by, but eventually something will happen that will bring us to a tipping point.  We must either gather our resolve to do battle with the adversary or allow it to overwhelm and overcome us.  Have we reached a point when we must make a choice about what to do with a personal temptation?  Do we have an addiction that has been exerting control over us for too long? Is there a community issue that has been festering and must now be confronted?  Are we fed up with the evil that is going on in our nation and convinced it is time to take action? 
Just like the Allied effort in World War II waging battle on a spiritual or social concern is a long term commitment.  That war wasn’t won in a day and ours won’t be either.  We must be compelled to take action, committed to the fight and confident of our victory – no matter how long it takes.
Have we had enough?  Maybe today is the day we change our own history.
Think About It!

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