Matthew 10:34
Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.
November 11th is celebrated as Armistice Day or Veteran’s Day in several countries. It was established to commemorate the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at the cessation of hostilities of World War I. The armistice took effect at eleven o’clock in the morning the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918.
There was a great celebration around the world to revel in the peace that had finally arrived. It was hoped that this would be a war to end all wars. That was not to be, barely twenty years later in 1939, war again erupted. World War II was to engulf the entire world.
Peace, peace, but there is no peace. Statesmen and rulers have aimed to assure peace in their time, but until the Lord returns to establish His kingdom here on earth, there will always be wars and rumors of wars.
So does that mean we cannot have peace? Absolutely not! The Lord has promised His peace that passes all understanding. In the midst of pain, suffering, strife, and conflict, we can experience peace. I like to call it peace in the midst of the storm. I hope you have found that peace in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil