Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
One of the most fascinating sites to visit in Washington D.C. is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. For 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, a platoon of 30 honor guards protects the tomb through rain, snow, and even hurricanes! It’s been guarded every minute of every day since 1937.
A single sentinel takes his post guarding carefully, walking exactly 21 steps then pausing for 21 seconds before turning around and continuing his duty. The number 21 is in reference to the 21 gun salute which is the military’s highest honor given to a soldier. When the changing of the guard takes place, the orders are passed from one soldier to the next – “Orders Remain Unchanged.”
As we enter into a New Year, the world is rapidly changing before our eyes! We’ve been dealing with the Covid pandemic for two years, the potential for a major war seems to be on the horizon, however — one thing hasn’t changed — our orders from Yeshua to preach this gospel of the Kingdom to everyone!
Continue to stand guard, watching and being ever alert of the times in which we live; and never forget that our “Orders Remain Unchanged!” With so much work to be done, let’s be sure we enter 2022 with our priorities intact –
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you…”
Very good devotional it is an excellent reminder of what our focus should be as Christians. Our time is short and reaching the lost should be a high priority. Jesus said “follow me and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19).