JOHN
Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church.
Tomorrow is a significant day. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the Allies and Germany called a cease-fire, bringing an end to World War I. There was no victor. Both sides simply agreed to stop fighting due to heavy loss of lives on both sides. Thus began Veteran’s Day, also known internationally as Armistice Day.
War carries a high price. However, when humans are destroyed by the ruthless acts of another, life must be defended. God calls us to stand up for life, to defend life, to protect it at all costs. Proverbs 24:11 says, “Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die; save them as they stagger to their death.”
As thousands of men and women toil daily in the fight against oppression while protecting us, we must not forget the One who shed His own blood for our freedom and lives. Jesus showed us that he loved us to the cross and beyond the grave.
May we remember all those who have protected us and the one who saves us.
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