Follow My Example
"Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." -
1 Corinthians 11:1
General George Marshall was called America's foremost
soldier during World War II, serving as chief of staff from
1939 to 1945, while building and directing the largest army
in history. He was a 1901 graduate of Virginia Military
Institute and worked his way up through the ranks to become
the most powerful military architect during World War II.
After retiring from the military, he served as secretary of state from 1947 to 1949 under President Truman. He formulated the "Marshall Plan", an unprecedented program of economic and military aid to the rebuilding of Europe, for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize in December 1953. In 1927, Marshall became Assistant commandant of the Infantry School in Fort Benning, Georgia.
When he arrived, he found the fort in a generally
run-down condition. Rather than use his rank as lieutenant
colonel to issue orders for specific improvements, he simply
got out his own paintbrushes, lawn equipment, and other
tools; and went to work on his personal quarters. The other
officers and men, first on his block, then throughout the
fort, did the same thing, and Fort Benning was brightened
up.
We all need godly examples to follow as we follow Christ.
Today in prayer, thank the Lord for those men and women who
have been godly examples to you and pray that you would be
an example of Christ to others.
"God has no more precious gift to a church or an age than a
man who lives as an embodiment of His will, and inspires
those around him with the faith of what grace can do." -
Andrew Murray
God's Word: "To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should
follow in his steps." - 1 Peter 2:21
By Peter Kennedy, Copyright 2003, Devotional E-Mail
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