It's hard to tell from the black and white photos that Christmas was just around the corner when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. 2,402 personnel were killed and 1,282 were wounded that day, compared to the 3,000 who died in the World Trade Center attack on 911.
After 69 years we can still find ways to kill each other and always will. Matthew 24:6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Mark 13:8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.
Matthew 1:23 "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"--which means, "God with us." Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Peace has come into the world through Jesus Christ. A child born in the manger later died on the cross so we might have peace through him.
We will not have everlasting peace through treaties and compromise that we respect all religious views. We cannot have peace through weapons and wars or working together to save the planet. Mankind is a sinful being who needs redemption from their thoughts, words and deeds. That One and Only redemption was found in a manger and it is His birthday we celebrate.
As a Christian I don't say the politically correct, "Happy Holidays". When I say, "Merry Christmas" and it offends someone then I guess I show a lack of being politically correct. Perhaps one day saying "Merry Christmas" will land me in jail?
Anyway, back to the title of this Blog. Those who died in Pearl Harbor died so that I would have the "Freedom" to say "Merry Christmas". So to them and their families I thank you for your sacrifice. And to the infant child, born in a manger some 2,000 years ago I say, "Thank you for coming to us and thank you for Your Sacrifice."
As a Christian I don't say the politically correct, "Happy Holidays". When I say, "Merry Christmas" and it offends someone then I guess I show a lack of being politically correct. Perhaps one day saying "Merry Christmas" will land me in jail?
Anyway, back to the title of this Blog. Those who died in Pearl Harbor died so that I would have the "Freedom" to say "Merry Christmas". So to them and their families I thank you for your sacrifice. And to the infant child, born in a manger some 2,000 years ago I say, "Thank you for coming to us and thank you for Your Sacrifice."
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