Tonight's Blog for June 6, 2013

History is built on Dates and Places and People. Today was D-Day. Did you remember? There have been dates in

our history as a nation that need to be remembered, places as well, and of course, people. This one, June 6, 1944 could have happened on a different day, since weather and preparation and thousands of other details converged to make this one day, D-Day, the day. The same is true of the place. Not every one was informed as to the specific beach on Normandy, France, where they finally decided to invade. People could have changed as well. Since this was late in the war, and many had died and many more would die, General Eisenhower wanted as big of a force as possible, with the best chance of winning, so that the war could be over. 

With all of those variables in place, we find this as the day we remember and the place we fought and the people who were willing to obey the orders and fight the battle. Once in my ministry, I mentioned D-Day, wishing others to see my patriotism and pride in the accomplishments of those who were willing to give their lives for our freedom. After all, I had read a book, not a small one either, about the battle. I had also seen a movie, I think John Wayne was in it! From those two sources, I was certainly not an expert, but was prepared to share my thoughts anyway. 

Anyway, in the crowd that day, we had some folks stand who were able to say that they were involved in the WW 2, as soldiers. One soldier was there for the battle. He saw people die. He had friends die. Beside him. In his arms. Those memories made my paperback book version and my black and white movie version, while accurate and comprehensive, seemed to pale by comparison to one who knew the battle and lost friends and family on this day, D-Day. 

Dates, and Places and People. Remember I started this blog with an observation about each? I know Dates, not just about America and not just about the part of the American Church I love. You see, I have dates to remember, like Pentecost, the birthday of the church as recorded in Acts 2. I know about Jesus because Dr. Luke carefully records for us some world events and leaders who were alive when He was born. I know dates. 

I also know Places. Did you know that it is very dangerous for a man to try to disprove the Bible by doubting the archeological record of Acts? Ask Dr. Ramsey, he set out to disprove the Bible by attacking the historical record of the Places. Guess what? Dr. Ramsey became a believer. 

I also know People. Did you know I talk to Jesus every day? He said it was ok to do that. I love HIM, and HIS people, the Church. I won't forget that when the battle seemed lost, and I seemed headed for disaster, HE had an invasion plan for me! D-Day for our country was June 6, 1944. D-Day for big marv was Sunday, June 11. That was the Day that Jesus invaded me and my heart, and I surrendered to Him. How do I know? It is in the Bible they gave me, and I carried with me to Bible College and the Bible I still have. 

That is my Story, and I am sticking to it, to the end! Tonight I pray that you will take a few moments to thank GOD for sending His Son, Jesus to invade your heart. big marv the StoryTeller