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Presidential Prayer Team

Presidential Prayer Team; J.K.- Peace

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Fighting in World War I ceased when the armistice began the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, 1918. In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the day as one to be commemorated with reflections “filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.”

You killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead.

Acts 3:15

Congress later resolved that that day should be one of “thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations.” It is a day “to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.” (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website) And so it should be!

There was another who sacrificed His life for all people…the Lord Jesus Christ. Give thanks and honor to Him as well. The Author of life died but rose again victorious! He freed you from sin and death. May you know Him. Believing, you will have peace in your soul.

Recommended Reading: Acts 2:23-28, 36-39

Our Daily Bread

Our Daily Bread — The Eleventh Hour

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Our Daily Bread

Matthew 24:3-14

Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. —Isaiah 2:4

World War I has been ranked by many as one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. Millions lost their lives in the first global modern war. On November 11, 1918, a ceasefire was observed on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. During that historic moment, millions around the world observed moments of silence while they reflected upon the war’s terrible cost—the loss of life and suffering. It was hoped that “the Great War,” as it was called, would truly be “the war that would end all wars.”

Despite the many deadly military conflicts that have followed, the hope for lasting peace has not faded. And the Bible offers a hopeful and realistic promise that someday wars will finally end. When Christ returns, Isaiah’s prophecy will come true: “Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore” (Isa. 2:4). Then the eleventh hour will pass and the first hour of lasting peace in a new heaven and new earth will begin.

Until that day comes, those who follow Christ are to be people who represent the Prince of Peace in the way we conduct our lives and in the way we make a difference in our world. —Dennis Fisher

Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?

The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. . . .

Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?

Jesus we know, and He is on the throne. —Bickersteth

Only in Christ can true peace be realized.

Bible in a year: Leviticus 25; Mark 1:23-45

Insight – In today’s reading, Jesus predicts events that will accompany His imminent return. The Lord Jesus Christ ministers in the offices of Prophet (Mark 6:4), Priest (Heb. 4:14), and King (Luke 1:32). What a comfort it is to know that Jesus speaks God’s Word, represents us to the Father, and is sovereign over heaven and earth.