Today's Devotion: The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? (The Holy Bible : New International Version. electronic ed. Grand Rapids : Zondervan, 1996, c1984, S. Lk 12:42) A good manager and servant watches and waits for the return of his master, and he keeps all things in readiness.

Today's Comments: The military has its roots in the traditional master/servant relationship. Except for the most lowly private, airman, or seaman, and the highest General, or Admiral, the armed forces member is both a master and a servant in his or her domain. That domain may extend to a mere work detail or a major division or service branch. Yet even the highest ranking member is accountable to somebody else. The General or Admiral is accountable to the Commander In Chief, the President. And, even the President is accountable to someone--- to the people, including that lowly private, airman, or seaman. And, all, of course, are accountable to the Supreme Commander, God, While God needs no justification before man, He gave His only begotten son, Jesus Christ to the death of a cross in atonement for our sins. And while Jesus had no obligation to do so, He voluntarily offered himself as a servant, even unto that death.

And so, like the servant, faithfully waiting and watching for the return of his master, we should faithfully wait and watch for the return of our master, who will once again make all things right and will restore His Kingdom here on Earth.