worthy of His name?
Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 BC), popularly known as Alexander the Great
A devotional thought:
When Alexander the Great ruled all the known world, he made it his policy to hear any appeal made to him. One day a young soldier was brought before Alexander for trial. The young man wore the tunic of Alexander’s Army. “With what is he charged?” asked Alexander who held absolute authority in all matters. There would be no appeal of his verdict. “He is charged with cowardice in battle,” answered the prosecutor.
A great hush fell over the crowd gathered in the judgment hall. They knew Alexander as a general who expected his men to be gallant since he, himself, did not push his soldiers but led them into the thick of battle. Alexander looked at the young soldier who was a mere youth, fair haired and still too young to shave. The angry scowl on his face slowly changed into an understanding smile, “What is your name, soldier?” “Worthy King,” responded the youth, “my name is as yours – Alexander.”
Anger came back into Alexander’s face, and he leaped to his feet. Alexander grabbed the soldier’s tunic. “Young soldier,” he said with great control, “either change your name, or change your behaviour.”
Christian, are you worthy of His name?
(Illustration Digest, p. 7)
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