“The men did the work faithfully. Over them to direct them were Jahath and Obadiah, Levites descended from Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam descended from Kohath. The Levites--all who were skilled in playing musical instruments” – 2 Chronicles 34:12
The Latin phrase Semper Fidelis originated with the Roman Legionnaires who were always faithful to Rome. To them, Semper Fidelis meant “Always Faithful,” even if it cost their lives.
The earliest definitively recorded use of semper fidelis is as the motto of the French town of Abbeville since 1369. It has also been used by other towns and is recorded as the motto of various European families since the 16th century and possibly since the 13th century or earlier. Records show many families in England, France, and Ireland using this motto.
The United States Marine Corps adopted this phrase in 1883. Colonel Charles McCawley, 8th Commandant of the Marine Corps, wanted to show that they were always faithful to the country and their fellow Marines, no matter what the situation may be.
The Lord desires us to be faithful in every task given to us. Today, in prayer, give thanks to Jesus for the work He has given you, and pray you can be a more faithful worker.
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my little apple tree and pay my debts.” – Martin Luther
God’s Word: “A faithful man will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.” – Proverbs 28:20
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