The Congressional Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military award for outstanding bravery. The President of the United States presents this award in the name of Congress for those who performed “above and beyond the call of duty.”
Most servicemen have agreed that being awarded this medal has influenced and even changed their lives. One reason for this is that the general public is aware of them. These folks represent the people they serve and that for which the medal stands.
The Christian has a medal of honor to wear; it is the name of Christ. We profess to follow Jesus and to be servants of the Lord. The apostle Paul prayed, “That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:10). Paul also urged Christians to be “Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:” (Colossians 1:11-12). This is being fruitful in the Lord.
Our conduct and lifestyle must be guided by the Lord and not by the expectations of others or ourselves. The Lord has redeemed us, called us by the Gospel (2 Thessalonians 2:14), and given to us His name! That is quite an honor, isn’t it? Nothing is more honourable than to wear the precious, lovely name of Jesus Christ. We have the freedom of pleasing only Him and no one else. How do we honor the name of God? Simply by calling God, “Father,” and walking in Christ (1 John 1:7).
[Editor’s Note: Walking in Christ has a beginning point, when one is “baptized into Christ” (Romans 6:3), by which one puts “on Christ” (Galatians 3:27). Only then can a person rightfully call God, “Father,” and walk in Christ. In addition, note what is involved in “calling upon the name of the Lord.” “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord” (Acts 22:16). ~ Louis Rushmore, Editor]
