"The Children of Zion . . ."

Little Joey walks point in the Children's Parade. C. J. (tricorn hat to the left) joins him. Andrew, on the right, keeps a vigilant eye out for the enemy. (Sorry, I have no idea who that faithful warrior in the dark vest and tricorn in the middle is!)

One of the things we so appreciated at the Vision Forum Jamestown 400 celebration was the conscious decision to include the children in the history presentations. Not only were they welcome at the faith and freedom tours, the symposiums, the keynote sessions, and especially at Ft. Pocahontas, but there were activities to make history live for them. The younger boys especially loved training for colonial battle and learning to follow the commands of their dedicated leaders (VF interns).

Benny, Andrew, C.J., and Joey faithfully listened for the drums to call them to duty. Katie was relating to me one incident when she was gathering the little boys to escort them over to the “training field”. Seven year old Andrew fervently replied to her, “Mama, you don’t need to come with me! My commander is calling me!”

Of course, as she shared this story with me, we both choked up. It was too vivid in both our minds the double meaning of his assertion. He is growing up – Mama won’t be needed to escort him to the business of men for much longer. Some day he may be called to shoulder arms in a righteous cause when his commander calls.

Of course, little Andrew is already a footsoldier for His Savior and Sovereign, the Lord Jesus Christ. He diligently practices with his Sword; he ponders the things of God and takes literally what his Commander decrees. Andrew is serious about his calling. He is God’s man.

Lord, bless him and keep him. Keep his heart. Give his parents wisdom and faithfulness in his upbringing. Thank you, Lord, for Andrew and his brothers and cousins, men in the making, already doing the work they are called to. “The children of Zion must follow their King”.