Today is a celebration in
The "Batalla de Puebla" came to represent a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism. With this victory,
146 years later, a young man shares his passion for what he has learned through the oral tradition of the story, as a young man, a Mexican, more specifically, a proud “Poblano”. Not being afraid to share his story with a new friend as they travel to
Diego, our new friend, shares how a brave few, confronted the strong “invincible” troops of the French but in his mind, as was told by those in his family and handed down , it was a great VICTORY and reason to celebrate, 1 century and a half later.
What do you and I celebrate….daily? Diego shared that he has no problem in sharing this part of history with anyone who would give him an opportunity to listen, the story of a great victory his family was a part of. But here is the real reason for joy…
He proceeded to share of a greater victory in his life that happened only 5 months and 5 days ago….. His COMPLETE and FULL change brought on by a greater Victor!!! He was transformed by the power of the cross as he gave his life completely, fully and without holding back to his Savior, always and everywhere willing to share the Story he has been awakened to, realizing that one has come and poured out his blood for not just him but all of humanity…Jesus Christ.
And the story went on….for the next 2 hours as we arrived into Mexico City, as we looked at the great volcano of Popocapetl and the surrounding mountains, dodging traffic racing to the airport and getting ready to continue on in our journey.
Thank you Diego for reminding me of the great Victory…..Christus Victor!!!! And we should celebrate EVERYDAY not just on the 5th of May…
Viva Cristo !!!
