“You’re placed there as sentinels to truth.” (Mark 13:9 MSG)
Buckingham Palace in London is guarded by the Queen’s Guard. Dressed in their red uniforms and tall, black, bearskin hats, they have become a tourist attraction. Trying to distract the guards is a popular pastime for many tourists. Luckily, the Queen’s Guard plays a largely ceremonial role. The royal family is actually protected by bodyguards in plain clothes. These guards are trained to be discreet and unobtrusive. They follow their clients everywhere, ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Like guards at a wall, we are meant to stay at our post and watch for anything that might invade the realm of truth. Some, such as clergy, have high-profile roles. Those who are public representatives of faith become bigger targets for distractions and debates. However, many more of us are given the task of guarding the truth in plain clothes. Since it is easier for us to blend in, we can be discreet and unobtrusive. We can be sentinels to faith while going about our daily roles as business owners, employees, clients, customers, health care providers, spouses, parents, friends, caregivers, students, teachers, writers, and musicians. We can be advocates for truth, even when it is uncomfortable. We can stay vigilant and alert for anything that threatens to corrupt purity, to minimize integrity, or to distort reality. We can allow God to work through us and protect authenticity.
Lord, grant us the strength and discipline to guard Your truth at any cost.
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