Acts Chapter 10 has much to teach the Church on this Veteran's Day. It is the story of a man who serves in military service in the ancient Roman empire. His name is Cornelius and the Bible describes him as God-fearing, compassionate and generous regarding the poor and held in high esteem by the Jews of his day. In short, Cornelius is a good man and a respected soldier who believes in God.
On this Veteran's Day I am reminded of the men and women who serve with distinction and honor in and with our armed forces all over the world. Many of them, like Cornelius, are God-fearing, good people. But, also like Cornelius, something is missing from their lives. Peter was sent by God to Cornelius to bring him what he did not yet possess: the gift of forgiveness of sin and eternal life through faith in Jesus, the Christ.
This Veteran's Day, let the Church pray with thanksgiving for those who serve and those who have served. Pray not only for their well-being but most of all, pray that God will put someone in their lives who will tell them the good news of Jesus. Maybe that someone will be you! Get ready!
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