| From Generation to Generation |
| Peter Kennedy, 6th October |
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The Heroic Traitor "See that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. And this is what he promised us—even eternal lift."—1 John 2:24 During the American Revolutionary War, British General John Burgoyne commanded six thousand regulars and was pushing from Canada south to Albany, New York. There was only a disorganized force of revolutionists between Burgoyne and Washington's army. But these revolutionists repelled and defeated Burgoyne on the farmlands of Saratoga, New York. There is a curious monument at the Saratoga National Historical Park. The inscription reads: "In memory of the most brilliant soldier of the Continental Army, who was desperately wounded on this spot, the sally port of Burgoyne's great redoubt, 7th October, 1777, winning for his countrymen the decisive battle of the American Revolution, and for himself the rank of major general." Nowhere on the monument is the man's name. At the time of the battle he was considered second only to Washington as an American hero. He fought valiantly at Saratoga. But then something went terribly wrong. The man deserted the cause for which he fought so bravely. Benedict Arnold was the hero of Saratoga. Later in the war he tried to give the British the plan for the defenses of West Point, fled from America, and lived out the remaining years of his life in disgrace in England. A sad epilogue: Arnold's last request was to be buried in his American uniform. It is important to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Christ is the vine; we are the branches. Our everlasting monument is the gift of eternal life. Resolve today not to wander from the God of grace. "In the passion of Christ, our life is everlasting."—Julian of Norwich |
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| There's a lot to be learned from history, and this volume, From Generation to Generation, puts a distinctly spiritual spin on lessons from the past. Drawing upon the famous and the ordinary of years gone by, From Generation to Generation finds nuggets of Godly wisdom in every story, making practical application for today. Beginning with a scripture, each entry includes a short edifying story, a miniature lesson, and a quote, hymn, or additional piece from the Word of God to finish up. In this devotional the reader can find wisdom and encouragement in the triumphs and tragedies of men and women from the past and present--such as Matthew Henry, Charles Swindoll, Oswald Sanders, C.S. Lewis, and William Shakespeare. |
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