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.
Only in God can true peace be realized. (RBC)
