November 10, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, November 10.
We continue today with a week-long series featuring stories behind some of our favorite patriotic songs. These devotions are in connection with tomorrow’s Veteran’s Day, and intended to honor all the men and women in uniform who have served America so well.
As we remember the sacrifices that soldiers make, we must acknowledge the sacrifices that their families make as well. That brings us to this morning’s featured song, “When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again”, written in 1863, during the Civil War, by Patrick Gilmore, who was inspired by his sister’s prayers for the safe return of her fiancé.
You probably have TV memories of soldiers returning from war or from long deployments. Memories of that sweet moment when they were reunited with their spouses, their parents, their children. I particularly remember the images of POW’s during the Vietnam War, being welcomed home at the airport by their joyous families. In God’s Word we see that same joy on the face of the father who welcomed home his prodigal son.
When Johnny comes marching home again - Hurrah! Hurrah!
We’ll give him a hearty welcome then - Hurrah! Hurrah!
The men will cheer, the boys will shout,
The ladies, they will all turn out
And we’ll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home
Meet you back here tomorrow,
David
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