John 15:13 (ESV)
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down
his life for his friends.
There's a wonderful story about Jimmy Durante, one of the
great entertainers of a generation ago. He was asked to be a part of a show for
World War II veterans. He told them his schedule was very busy and he could
afford only a few minutes, but if they wouldn't mind his doing one short
monologue and immediately leaving for his next appointment, he would come. Of
course, the show's director agreed happily. But when Jimmy got on stage,
something interesting happened. He went through the short monologue and then
stayed. The applause grew louder and louder and he kept staying. Pretty soon,
he had been on fifteen, twenty, then thirty minutes. Finally he took a last bow
and left the stage. Backstage someone stopped him and said, "I thought you
had to go after a few minutes. What happened?"
Jimmy answered, "I did have to go, but I can show
you the reason I stayed. You can see for yourself if you'll look down on the
front row." In the front row were two men, each of whom had lost an arm in
the war. One had lost his right arm and the other had lost his left. Together,
they were able to clap, and that's exactly what they were doing, loudly and
cheerfully.
Dear Lord, we thank You for those that have served in the military for their country. We pray
that You would be with the families that lost a loved one and for those that
have their health impaired. Give them each a special portion of grace for their
sacrifice. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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