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Alexander the Great’s scars of war

After Alexander the Great defeated and occupied Persia and India, he was confronted with rebellion from within his army.

Alexander jumped from the courtyard where he stood and arrested a few people. Then he returned to the podium and spoke to the dissatisfied and rebellious troops. He gave a speech showing that he was not only a soldier, but also an orator.

He said, "Who among you can say that he suffered more for me than I suffered for him? Come now from among you who have scars. Show me your scars, all of them, and I will show my scars. Not a single part of my body is without injury; there is no weapon of any kind that I do not bear the scars from."

"I have been wounded by a sword, by an arrow, and stones. I have been stoned and struck with a club while leading you to victory, glory, and abundance, through land and sea, crossing rivers, mountains, and fields."

By using wounds and scars on his body, Alexander the Great proved to the soldiers in his army his bravery, heroism, and loyalty.

Like Paul who folded his robe and says, "From now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus." (Galatians 6:17).

Example is leadership. (Dr. Albert Schweitzer)

Reflection: 

A leader who is willing to sacrifice will inspire those he leads to sacrifice. Integrity gives power to our words, strength to our plans, and resources to our actions. Today, as a leader, do you have a willingness to sacrifice?