The Unknown Army

Alvin York was the most decorated soldier of WWI. Audie Murphy was the most decorated soldier of WWII. While these two deserve recognition for their bravery, there were thousands of unknown soldiers who fought bravely but will never see their names in the history books. They are the ranks of the Unknown Army.

Being unknown does not mean you are not important. The world is run by people that are basically unknown but they are important. Cities come to a complete stand still when garbage collectors go on strike. Their name may be unknown but they are important.

All through the Old Testament we read about the beauty and intricacy of the Jewish Tabernacle. But no one remembers the names the craftsmen that actually built the Tabernacle.

In the New Testament, one of the most notable men was the Apostle Paul.  Paul had many enemies and in one city his life was in danger. Those seeking to kill him blocked every exit to the city so that escape was impossible. But Paul had friends that risked their lives by lowering him down the city wall in a large basket. Do you remember any of their names? Of course not, because their names are not recorded in Scripture. If there had not been these unknown “rope holders” we would not have many of the books in our New Testament.

In today’s church there is an army of unknowns that serve without any recognition. When we come to church Sunday morning, coffee has been made, the heat or A/C has been turned on, the bulletins have been folded, and the church grounds look great.  These things did not just happen; people served behind the scenes.

On President Ronald Reagan’s desk was this quote: “It’s is amazing what you can accomplish when you don’t care who gets the credit.” God has called us to be faithful not famous. God promises us that what we do in secret for the Kingdom will not go unnoticed by Him.