Lessons on Love and War

As a teen, I read "The Diary Of Ann Frank", the true story of the Holocaust as seen from the eyes of a young girl and the thoughts expressed in her diary. At the time, the message, which strongly came through to me, was the preciousness of human life and the importance of love. I came to this conclusion because it seemed that, at the onset of the Holocaust before most were actually aware of the atrocities taking place, those attempting to hide out not only made temporary living arrangements for their families, but plans for some of their valuable material items as well.

As the war, hatred and injustice progressed, so did the recognition for what is truly important.... no longer did families give much importance to food, shelter or material items, but on the lives of their loved ones. It was now clearly evident that their very lives were at risk and fathers and mothers held tightly to their children.

I am certain that during the Holocaust and other low points in human history, many people gave up their lives so that others would live. How many soldiers fought for our freedom? How many mothers passed up food so that their children could eat? Perhaps it is at our lowest point that man's true colors are evident.
When God sent His Son into the world, it was without fanfare. Jesus was not born into royalty, but of a simple family. As he grew older, the Son of God did not wear robes of fine silk or eat the finest foods, but dressed modestly and ate what was set before him. During his life on earth, Jesus always reached out to the lower classes. He preached His Father's words and encouraged all to seek the better way. Not only was Jesus' life a living testimony of love, but through His suffering and death, this Man, the Son of God, gave His very life for you and me. At this low point in human history, when man crucified the Son of God, when we spit on Him, beat Him and punished Him terribly, Jesus still reached out to us in love. Through the blood, pain and death, victory was found in love!

Do not let His precious gift of love go to waste.

If you're interested, there is more information about:
The most important event of all time and
The most important Book of all time.

email this message to a friend   |   DW Home

Contributed by Melanie Schurr (Copyright (c)2005 Melanie Schurr) Melanie Schurr is author of "Ecstatic Living: A Christian marriage manual and Life-guide", "Son Salutations" and "Daily Contemplations", a collection of read-one-a-day modern inspirations. For more information, visit http://www.melanieschurr.com