Today we recognize Veterans Day and honor those who have served this nation. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day. An armistice is a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement of the warring parties. World War I ended June 28, 1919 with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Actual fighting ended between the Allies and Germany seven months earlier on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Armistice Day was recognized as a national holiday in 1938. In 1954 it became Veterans Day to honor all veterans, those who have served in war and in peace acknowledging their contributions and sacrificial duty.As Christians, we must not get our patriotism confused with our loyalty to God. Our allegiance to God is first and foremost. We must acknowledge that God is the source of the earthly freedom that we enjoy as well. It has come at a great price of men and women willing to give of themselves to protect and defend this great land. We are the beneficiaries of the freedom.
We have been blessed with great freedom and many resources and with that comes great responsibility and opportunity. We are responsible to use what God has blessed us with for His glory, and the advancement of the Gospel to the ends of the earth. We are to make the most of the opportunity that freedom affords.
So today, be thankful to God for freedom. Take time out to thank the veterans and let them know they are appreciated. Pray for the men and women currently serving on active duty.
