Honor & Faithful Service
I received a call one day to audition for a Christian music group called Sound of Joy. The group was based in Pensacola, Florida and had gotten my name from a group I had traveled with previously. I politely declined. Little did I know that call would change the course of my life forever. A year later I found myself embarking on a three year tour with Sound of Joy.
It's true that God can move mountains (a.k.a.) anything that stands between us and God's plan for our lives. The man who owned the ministry, Art Crane, had been a Marine Officer, flew fighter jets, served his country well and for his twilight years felt called to begin a ministry and put together a group of young musicians who loved Jesus and tour them around the country. There were many easier ways to serve the Lord, but Art and his wife, Sue, followed this calling and impacted so many lives for the Kingdom.
My husband, Ken, and I learned so much from Art Crane and our hearts were broken when he suffered a heart attack and died while we were away on tour. His funeral included military honors. The 21 gun salute. A solitary bugle playing 'Taps'. The American flag folded with precision as the military guard leaned toward his wife and said, "On behalf of the President of the United States, the United
States Marine Corps, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one’s honorable and faithful service.”
Honor. That act to honor Art's military service was beautiful but it pales in comparison to the honor King Jesus will bestow on him for the number of lives changed for the Kingdom of Heaven because he said 'yes' to serving God. Regardless of age or experience he accepted the call.
Regardless of career choice, how young or old we are, or how equipped we may feel...when we say 'yes' to the voice of God...all of Heaven pays attention to the ripple of impact that changes lives for eternity. Whatever He is asking you to do, say yes! We have the power of God's Word in Philippians 4:13 (NIV) to back us up! "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
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