“HAPPY 250th AMERICA”
You don’t have to be a soccer (foot-ball or fut-bol) fan to sense the excitement going on in the USA, Mexico, and Canada as these countries co-host over 1,200 players from 48 counties competing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The United States team plays next Monday night. Take a look if you can, even if only for a few minutes.
Games have been going on for a couple weeks and without (as far as I know) political interference and WITHOUT VIOLENCE. It’s also been reported that in host cities, evangelistic teams are sharing the Gospel with people who are hearing about Jesus and a God that loves them for the first time in their lives. Could this lead to “World-wide Revival?” Whether interested in these games or not, we all can pray God will show in ways people have never seen before.
The Japanese fans have a rule of conduct. They clean up their occupied area in the stadium following a game. That’s their custom. A good friend of mine just returned from a visit to Japan saying it was the cleanest place she has ever been. Trash cans were nowhere in sight as people always clean up after themselves. Can we learn something here?
Thursday, I received a post from “Right-Newswire” with comments from visiting international fans stating what a beautiful place America is. They bragged on the American hospitality, acceptance, food and one stated, “This isn’t how our news people describe America back home.” We should be proud to be an American! For 250 years this Saturday, brave men and women have fought for our freedom with many giving the ultimate sacrifice.
It’s hard to have pride and interest in something you don’t invest in. We should be grateful for those who have invested their lives in the United States of America. We have opportunity every day to stand faithfully for the Red, White, and Blue! It’s exciting to see so many American flags surrounding public places and hanging in private yards or on homes. We must remember that generations are coming behind us. Let’s invest time, character, integrity, teach the difference between good and evil, and turn our hearts toward the One who blesses us. Lord, THANK YOU for our great Nation and Happy 250th Birthday AMERICA! May we as citizens learn how blessed we are and pass that legacy to the generations coming behind us.
Pastor Carnes
