"And the angel said to them, 'Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'" (Luke 2:10 – 11)
Today in “Our Daily Bread” devotional, James Banks shares a beautiful story about the Christmas Truce of 1914 that occurred along World War I’s Western Front. Following is a summary of what happened.
“On a cold Christmas Eve in Belgium in 1914, the sound of singing floated from the trenches where soldiers were dug in. Strains of the carol “Silent Night” rang out in German and then in English. Soldiers who earlier in the day had been shooting at each other laid down their weapons and emerged from their trenches to shake hands in the “no man’s land” between them, exchanging Christmas greetings and spontaneous gifts from their rations. The ceasefire continued through the next day as the soldiers talked and laughed and even organized soccer matches together.”
Banks also reflects on how the Christmas Truce of 1914 offers a brief glimpse of what the angels proclaimed the day that Jesus was born “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you” (Luke 2:10–11). Jesus is the “Prince of Peace” who saves us from our sins (Isaiah 9:6). Through His sacrifice on the cross, He offers forgiveness and peace with God to all who trust in Him.
As we prepare our hearts for the coming of our Lord Jesus, may we become more humble people, more generous people, more thoughtful and prayerful people.
May the Lord's peace be with you and with your families this season.
Peace, Love & Service
Laura W
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