“And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.” — Revelation 12:7-8

This week we have Veterans Day on our calendar. It reminds us that our fellow citizens have given years of their lives to serve in our nation’s military. There probably aren’t many of us that would advocate for going to war or starting military conflicts but most of us are grateful for the veterans who served to protect our freedom.

It’s important to note that war was first known in Heaven, not because it is holy, but because evil is so unholy. War is horrific, but the aggressive advancement of evil makes it a necessity for the protection of innocent lives and the only anti-dote to confront evil. Sadly, the biblical account tells how Satan has brought his warring ways to our planet, which is why we can be thankful for men and women in uniform who have risked so much for our security.

This week, let’s express a word of appreciation for any veteran we may meet.