Luke 19:12-13 (ESV)
12 He said therefore, “A nobleman went into a far country
to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. 13 Calling ten of his
servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Engage in business until I
come.’
During the American Civil War in the 1860's, a fierce
battle took place at Altoona Pass. It was a key supply point for the Union
Army, so the Confederate Army led by General Hood sought to take Altoona Pass
which held over a million and a half rations. When Union General Sherman
realized Hood's plans, he dispatched General Corse along with 1,500 men to hold
the city.
As the battle ensued, General Corse and his forces were
forced into a small fort on a crest of a hill. The Northern army was being
overwhelmed, with nearly half the men either killed or wounded in the battle.
Things were looking extremely bleak, when in the distance from a mountain top
twenty miles away a white flag was being waved, and those in the fort knew the
message being sent, "Hold the fort; I am coming. W.T. Sherman."
This sign gave the beleaguered army renewed strength to
continue fighting the battle for another three hours until reinforcements
finally arrived.
From this battle, a famous Christian song was written and
its chorus is so true for us today, "Hold the fort, for I am coming, Jesus
signals still; Wave the answer back to heaven, By thy grace we will!"
In the midst of spiritual battles we can often feel overcome
with on every side – but HOLD THE FORT! Because He is coming!
Dear Lord, help us hold the fort knowing that You are
coming. Give us the strength to continue to do the things that You want us to
do. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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