Wars Past And Present

Sixty-six years ago today the United States was attacked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in a World War II action. Twenty-four years earlier the United States had declared war against enemies in a World War I action. Of course, both of these wars cost thousands of lives. Other wars have come and gone. Current wars rage on in various parts of the world.

There is another war that began six thousand years ago and still rages on today. In the Garden of Eden a war was declared against God and any who would choose to follow him. It is a war waged by the forces of Satan. While some persons attempt to remain neutral in this war, it is not possible. We are either in God's army or Satan's. In the Old Testament Joshua challenged his people to "choose this day whom you will serve." In the New Testament we are warned that "today is the day of salvation."

The bright side of this war is that its end is known and certain. God sent his Son to secure the victory on the cross. Satan was defeated and victory assured for any who will choose to be in the Lord's army. God provides grace that enables us to be moved from one camp to the other and daily grace to sustain us to the end. Enjoy and share the grace of God provided for you.