Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to
do and then not do it. – James 4:17 (NLT)
“Is Dad going home yet?” asked my child who was just as
concerned as I was for the long shift my husband, along with the other law
enforcement officers were providing, to continue to watch the building where the
terrorist attack occurred. Law
enforcement officers from so many agencies had gathered together and worked as
a team to continue to serve and protect the people of the affected city.
“That was him,” I pointed to my child as I was watching the
press conference to address the issues and most of all, to alleviate the fears
of the public.
“Where?” asked my child as he moved his face just inches
away from the glowing t.v. monitor.
Blended in the darkness of the night, a safe distance from
within reach of all those bright lights and sensitive microphones, I saw his
distinct figure. No matter how dark, as his spouse for almost 24 years, I would
never be mistaken to identify him. Even without my glasses, I would always be
sure.
The figure moved. His back on the cameras. As he moved, my
child agreed…
“That’s Dad!”
A raised –up tone, not of excitement for his father to be on
t.v. despite the obscurity, but a tone of concern for the long hours of labor
he, along with the other officers, must have to endure to keep their vigilance
as the investigation continued.
Enough of political correctness…This wouldn’t solve nor
prevent any future attacks. It is not about having liberal or conservative
views that will contribute to the downfall of this beautiful nation.
Rather, it will always be SIN… Especially the sin
of omission…Knowing that one should have done something good and instead, doesn’t.
As Christians, we,
each carry that tiny, light that should reflect that of our Saviour’s. We must
continue to labor, despite the hardships and future predicaments that will test
each heart’s endurance and integrity. We must do what is right, not in the eyes
of men, but of God’s.
How beautiful that tiny light must be, despite all of them
being scattered. Even a tiny light can be enough to truly brighten up a dark
place. It doesn’t have to be known whose light because it’s futile to boast
about worldly accomplishments and things.
To all the law enforcement officers who work so hard with
honesty and integrity, may God always protect you all and guide you with His
wisdom. The dedication many of you do and all the sacrifice you must make as
each of you step out of the comfort of your homes each day, though most of the
times are not recognized, I know I’m not alone in remembering you all in
prayers, paired with a grateful heart for all those things you do:
To preserve the
freedom of this beautiful country and to continue to protect its people, and maintain law and order.
