Our God is Semper Fidelis, Always Faithful

Our God is Semper Fidelis, Always Faithful

One of the first things I learned as a Marine recruit was the Marine Corps motto, “Semper Fidelis” and its meaning “Always Faithful “. Specifically we were instructed that Marines are always to be faithful to their country , to their Corps, their fellow Marines, and to those in authority. For Marines who are leaders and in authority, they are to be faithful to the Marines under their command. All Marines are to be loyal, devoted and trustworthy. Lives often depend on these values especially in combat situations.

Have you ever stopped to consider the importance of faithfulness in Scripture and in our spiritual life? First, Christians have a God who is faithful in all he does (Psalm 33:4) and who will never leave us or forsake us (Deut 31:6). In other words he will not dessert us at the first sign of trouble!!. We have a God , our Commanding Officer , who is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made(Psalm 145:13). Our God is the ultimate role model of what it means to be “Semper Fi”!

Second, Christ’s faithfulness to us means that we will never be tempted beyond what we can bear (1Cor 10:13). One of the ways that our Lord accomplishes this is through directing us to prepare and train ourselves for battle. This battle is not against insurgents and IEDs but against Satan, the evil one, the lion that prowls around waiting for someone to devour. The Lord provides us with both offensive and defensive weapons so that we can take our stand ,and “dig in “ against the devil’s schemes. This includes the belt of truth , the breastplate of righteousness, special footgear for readiness, the shield of faith , the helmet of salvation and finally our ultimate weapon, the sword of the Spirit , which is the Word of God(Bible). It is our responsibility to use everything he has given us and train ourselves to be Godly (1 Tim 4:7).

Just as God is faithful to us , we have an obligation , out of love, gratitude , devotion , and respect to be faithful to Him and to our fellow warriors in Christ . The only acceptable standard is for us to “love Him with all our heart, mind , and soul and to love our neighbor as ourselves”(Matt 22:37-39).

What a mighty God we serve .He is Semper Fidelis! -- Tom Day is a Marine (Paris Island 1963) , a minister in Memphis , Tn and a friend and supporter of the Colony of Mercy.

God's WORD for YOU: Proverbs 6; Numbers 35-36; Mark 10:1-31

Great Quote: Repentance is a change of willing, of feeling and of living, in respect to God. Charles G. Finney