Lebanon Valley Knights of the 21st Century

06/17/2026

Thought for the Day

I have officiated several weddings the past year. In the traditional ceremony, the minister asks the groom, "Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?" To this question the groom is required to answer, "I do." Similar questions are then addressed to the bride. After answering "I do" and the exchanging of vows, the two are declared man and wife. The marriage covenant (not contract) has been established.

If both of them keep their covenant promises, they can expect to live a life of mutual benefit, joy and support. But sadly, the "I dos" often turn into "I don'ts." The covenant is broken, the marriage dissolved, and the family disintegrates.

Blessed is the bride whose groom keeps his "I dos." Even more blessed is the man who knows the covenant-making and covenant-keeping God, whose "I wills" will never be changed to "I won't."

P.S. This message has come too late for some of you. Just remember, it's what you do next that really matters. Live in covenant from this day forward.

- Steve Sabol

06/16/2026

Thought for the Day

Regardless of when and how you woke up today, no matter what challenges you are facing, God wants you to rest in Him and His love. You may have all kinds of problems weighing heavy on your mind. Maybe you’re out of work. Perhaps your marriage is in trouble. It could be that you’ve messed up big-time in a relationship. No matter what, remember this: you are loved by God, and you can rest in the security of that unfailing love, a love that doesn’t depend on your attitude or your success.

As men, we like to act tough. We like to think we have it all together and can do everything on our own. But Jesus said this to His disciples when they were acting macho and arguing about greatness: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3).

Yes, God wants us to grow up. He wants us to mature and act like men. But as far as our trust in Him is concerned, He desires that we stay childlike.

As you face life today, take a deep breath and ask your heavenly Father to pick you up and carry you through the day, perched high atop His strong and loving shoulders. The view is amazing from that vantage point.

- Steve Sabol

06/15/2026

Thought for the Day

In the fall of 2018, my high school graduating class of 1968 had their fiftieth reunion. It was a fascinating event as friends reconnected after many years. We needed to be reintroduced to each other because of major changes in our appearance. That’s why we needed to wear name tags. But many of us took up right where we left off, as though no time at all had elapsed. Former best friends reunited with smiles and laughter.

Family reunions are different. No one has to be introduced, except maybe a new spouse or child. Close families celebrate each individual, and the days are filled with joyful hugs and stories.

Eventually, all believers will enjoy a great family reunion in heaven. First Thessalonians 4:16-18 brought hope to Paul’s readers who were suffering, persecuted, and martyred for their faith. Paul challenged them (and us) to “encourage one another” with this message: Jesus will return and take all of His followers to be with Him forever. What a great promise! And what an encouragement.

• When you are being hassled and hurt for being a Christian, remember your Lord.

• When you experience reversals and worry about the future, remember His promises.

• When you struggle to live for Christ in a world that is falling apart, remember that this world is not your permanent home.

• When you grieve at the graveside of a loved one or friend, remember that you will see them again.

• When you feel trapped with no way of escape, look up, for your salvation is near (Luke 21:28).

- Steve Sabol

06/14/2026

Thought for the Day

Automobile maker Henry Ford once said, "Money doesn't change men, it merely unmasks them. If a man is naturally selfish or arrogant or greedy, the money brings that out, that 's all."

I can say the same thing about troubles. Many say that crises and conflict make a man. I say they merely reveal the kind of man he already is. If we melt and become self-focused during a struggle, it reveals a serious weakness in our character that needs immediate attention. On the other hand, if we remain steadfast, resolved, faithful, and others minded, that is also a revelation: we are indeed a man after God's own heart. We are living out our manhood in the way our Creator intended it to be.

May we all strive to be the latter and never the former.

Strength and honor!

- Steve Sabol

06/13/2026

Thought for the Day

When loved ones die, we feel a sharp pain inside. I am well-acquainted with the ultimate insult called death. I have lost my father, mother, younger brother and sister, both sets of grandparents, aunts and uncles, and countless friends and church members. It is life's bitterest inevitability. It signals the end of something we never wanted to end, and in those moments we are forced to look at the world through tear-filled eyes. Tears have a way of distorting things, like a straw appearing bent in a glass of water. When it comes to death, we just can't make sense of some things. We become confused.

But as we look to Jesus, the one who paid the penalty for our sin and conquered death through His resurrection, our tears are mingled with joy. It's a joy that comes from knowing that when a friend or loved one dies in the faith, a reunion is guaranteed. When I stare into the casket of someone who followed Jesus faithfully in his/her life, I don't say, "Goodbye." I say, "See you soon."

Jesus can erase the tears with comfort. He can remove your confusion and replace it with clarity. And it can happen in one climactic moment as you acknowledge and encounter a living Savior.

- Steve Sabol

06/12/2026

Thought for the Day

You have heard the saying, “If you want something done, ask a busy person.” Are you one of those busy people to whom everyone goes whenever something needs to be done? As Christians we’re called to use our gifts and talents to help others. You may have the gift of public speaking. Maybe your talent is teaching, or leading the worship team. If being front and center makes you uncomfortable, maybe your gift is more behind the scenes in service or as a prayer warrior.

Whatever it is, you should use your gift to the fullest. But this doesn’t mean you have to say yes every time you’re asked to do something.

Many men think like they are superheroes. They enjoy the times when people come to them with problems or needs and they have the solution. But even if we can provide the answers, it may not be our place to do so. Sometimes God just wants us to encourage others to develop their gifts by doing the work or solving the problem on their own.

When we are called to do something, let’s aim to please God, not people. We are not superheroes—we can’t do it all.

Today, let’s focus on using the gifts God gave us in the situations to which He has called us. Being overextended, overworked, and exhausted is not in God’s plan. Working within His will doesn’t result in burnout. It’s okay to say no sometimes. You may be allowing someone else to develop their God-given gifts when you do.

- Steve Sabol

06/11/2026

Thought for the Day

Life becomes a tedious treadmill when we don't know who we are, whose we are, and why we're here. We are here because a divine genius decided His world would be a better place with us in it. Your mission is nobility, honor, and self-sacrifice for the sake of the one who created you and those in your life who need a hero.

In the sixties there was a television show called Mission: Impossible. Each episode began with agent Jim Phelps listening to a recording describing the next mission challenge. That recording always ended with the words, "Your mission, should you choose to accept it..."

Like Jim, we also have a choice to make. Will we accept the call to be like our King, Jesus Christ? It's risky, but every man is born with an adventure to live. I challenge you to accept the mission today and go for it with confidence and courage. You are a hero.

-Steve Sabol

06/10/2026

Thought for the Day

Many people today have a variety of opinions about God. They share them with their friends and coworkers and even enjoy a good argument about the subject. But what really matters is not what you think about God or what your friends think about God. The crucial question is, what does God think about God? Everything else is basically irrelevant.

I've got good news, though. One day God gave us a very brief autobiography through Moses on a mountain (Exodus 34:6 ESV).

• "The LORD" conveys His eternal being, His self-sufficiency, and His desire to have a relationship with His people.

• "Merciful and gracious" reminds us that He is approachable and compassionate, deeply concerned about our well-being, and more than ready to reach out to us.

• "Slow to anger" tells us that God's justice, mercy, and grace are perfectly balanced. He gives us every opportunity to turn around and be forgiven.

• "Abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness" speaks volumes about God's total commitment to His purposes, His unchanging character, and His total reliability.

Plenty of people will attempt to write God's biography. Few will read His autobiography. But it is written, and His goodness and grace are evident.

- Steve Sabol

06/09/2026

Greetings, my friends. Here is a link to the latest message I shared at Lifeway Church. I pray that it blesses you and makes a difference in your life. Hang tough and stay tender.

When life feels overwhelming, powerless, or uncertain, God invites ...

06/09/2026

Thought for the Day

I love the story in John 4 where Jesus has this remarkable conversation with a woman at the town well. She was so eager to know more spiritually and reach her full potential in God, but something was getting in the way—an inappropriate sexual relationship.

Sometimes a sinful relationship keeps people from truly experiencing the fullness of God. In a recent survey of more than 250,000 Christians, nearly 20 percent said one of the reasons they stalled spiritually was because of an inappropriate relationship that pulled them away from God.

If you want a breakthrough in your relationship with God, perhaps you need to determine whether or not God is the most important relationship in your life. If not, you may need to break it off with someone who is holding you back. It might mean losing an earthly relationship—but you'll get more of God in the process. And Jesus insists that trade off is always worth it.

Do you thirst for Him?

- Steve Sabol