"You are the light of the world..." Matt 5:14

This is our duty as Saints of the Most High. Yet, some days it is really hard to shine, isn't it? As soldiers in this spiritual battle, it is our mission to glorify the King of Kings with our lives. As tenants in the world, we fall prey to its seduction, dimming our light. It is for this reason that this blog was started. In the military, after action reports are used to review the activities of specific events. This retrospection forces analysis of these activities in light of the outcome. Likewise, willing soldiers of Christ are invited to briefly review their daily lives, and note where God is working, recognize where they have fallen short, and prepare for the next battle. The hope is to not only provide accountability for our daily actions, but to also recognize where God is working and the part he wants us to play in His mission.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

I'm No Daniel or Joseph

I often wonder how Daniel felt surrounded by ungodly people in his day-to-day work.  The same with Joseph.  Both men had day jobs, and it was in the midst of and in service to ungodly people.  How did they deal with the frutration of frivolous royalty making decisions for their whims and not for Truth?  I'm sure their bosses had their share of consultants, and that there was immense politicking between them.  We know that Daniel's peers were jealous and tried to have him killed!  Some days I wonder why God has placed me in my workplace.  Did Daniel ever wonder?  Did Joseph?  If they did, we have no evidence of it.  Both men were credited as remaining righteous.  As I ponder my day, I am grieved that I am not like Daniel or Joseph in every instance that the opportunity arises.  I find it way to easy to get beat down by the lack of real productivity and wise decisions due to personalities and politics.  So, what can I do?  I suppose I should do what Daniel and Joseph did.  Settle down, and continue to pray and seek the Lord.  Who knows?  Maybe I'll be credited in history as remaining righteous? 
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