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In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day to remind Americans of the tragedies of war. In 1971, Congress changed the date to the fourth Monday in October and the name to Veterans Day. Canada has set aside a similar day (Remembrance Day) on November 11. Both countries seek to show appreciation for all who have given their service and their lives for the lands we love.
It is sad that there even have to be veterans. Veterans are made by wars, and wars mar the history of mankind. Yet war will be with us as long as man is in rebellion against God. Paul talks about another war being waged in the spirit world. The forces of Satan are pitted against the forces of our Lord and Christ. Paul admonished Timothy to be a good soldier for Christ and to endure hardship.
Christ never promised roses on the battlefields. We are involved in an intense spiritual warfare, and we all at times get weary. When it seems Satan has hit us with every weapon, we need to draw strength from Paul's words: If we endure, we shall also reign with Him (2 Timothy 2:12).
In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day to remind Americans of the tragedies of war. In 1971, Congress changed the date to the fourth Monday in October and the name to Veterans Day. Canada has set aside a similar day (Remembrance Day) on November 11. Both countries seek to show appreciation for all who have given their service and their lives for the lands we love.
It is sad that there even have to be veterans. Veterans are made by wars, and wars mar the history of mankind. Yet war will be with us as long as man is in rebellion against God. Paul talks about another war being waged in the spirit world. The forces of Satan are pitted against the forces of our Lord and Christ. Paul admonished Timothy to be a good soldier for Christ and to endure hardship.
Christ never promised roses on the battlefields. We are involved in an intense spiritual warfare, and we all at times get weary. When it seems Satan has hit us with every weapon, we need to draw strength from Paul's words: If we endure, we shall also reign with Him (2 Timothy 2:12).
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Daily devotions for each day of the year. Ron Hembree illusrates how to 'Draw Near' to God through scriptures and insightful stories for each day.
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