Crossing the Rubicon

This will appeal to all you history buffs:

Recently, while studying ancient Rome, we learned about Julius Caesar's decision to cross the Rubicon River. He had been recalled to Rome from Gaul and ordered to leave his army and return alone. Caesar recognized the order for what it was and marched his army southward. He paused at the Rubicon, knowing that to bring his army past the river would be treason. After a moment of hesitation, he crossed the river and pressed onward to Rome. His enemies fled, and Julius Caesar solidified his power.


Today we use the phrase "crossing the Rubicon" to describe a decision that cannot be taken back.

A few days after this history lesson, we were doing Emma Grace's AWANA homework together. The scripture was from Daniel when he was thrown to the lions. While reading we learned that Darius made a proclamation in the tradition of the Medes and Persians -- which meant that once the order was officially sealed it could not be recinded. Vivian pipes up, "He crossed the Rubicon!"

Yes, he did.