WHY NOVEMBER 11?

WHY NOVEMBER 11?

Matt 24:6

6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

           It was the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month in 1918 when the world celebrated as a treaty was signed ending what was to be "the war to end all wars" - World War I.

           One year later, on what came to be known as Armistice Day, Americans came together to remember and honor the sacrifices of the men and women who served during the war. Soldiers who survived the war marched in parades and were honored by speeches and ceremonies recognizing their contribution to peace throughout the world.

           Congress declared Armistice Day a national holiday in 1938. Three years later, on December 7^th, 1941, Americans realized World War I would not be the last war. After the Second World War, which was even bloodier than the first, Armistice Day continued to be observed. In 1954, Congress changed the name of the holiday to Veterans Day to include veterans of all United States wars. 

           On Calvary’s Hill Jesus gave His life that we might live. His sacrifice ended the war between man and God. Believers are destined for a place where there will be no more war.

Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Dear Lord, today we enjoy many great freedoms because of the sacrifice of others. We remember and give thanks  also your sacrifice and the peace we enjoy with the Heavenly Father. AMEN