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I dont know what weapons would be used to fight World War III, but IV would be settled with sticks and stones.

Albert Einstein

USA Today ran this front-page headline recently: World War III: Americans are Thinking About the Unthinkable (May 3, 2017). Data from Google searches show incredible spikes for you guessed it World War III. And the Doomsday clock is now as close as its ever been to midnight.

Not long ago there was a similar situation, but it was providentially avoided because of the friendship of two outstanding leaders. Can you guess who they were?

This is the absolutely amazing account of two of historys greatest leaders and their bond of friendship that changed the world and averted a nuclear nightmare. Both are gone, but their story is worthy of reflection in these tense times.

Ronald Reagan was one of Americas greatest presidents, and his stature is sorely missed. Think for a moment on his victory margin in the 1984 election of 525 to 13 electoral votes as he won 49 of 50 states!

His opponent, Walter Mondale, only won his home state of Minnesota and that by 3,761 votes! The Gippers electoral votes remain the highest total ever received by a presidential candidate. Dont forget he was 73 the oldest president in Americas history.

Hes my hero, and I treasure the autographed picture of him in my study. Millions draw inspiration from his life and legacy.

Since we are known by our friends, it behooves us to discover who was Reagans closest friend. It may surprise you.

Its been said there are four types of friends:

President Reagan had a God-given gift in a person with whom he changed the course of history. And it wasnt his beloved wife, Nancy, to whom he was married for 52 years. Actor Charlton Heston called this unique relationship, The greatest love affair in the history of the American presidency.

My father came from Poland as an immigrant. My mother was Polish as were almost all of our relatives.

We were dyed-in-the-wool Catholics. I had 12 years of parochial school. My autobiography, Clap Your Hands, helped reach a quarter million predominately Catholics, and both my father and I had the privilege of ministering the gospel in Poland.

Whether youre Catholic or not, youre most likely familiar with the first Polish pope in history who also gained sainthood in the Catholic Parthenon of saints.

This towering figure connected with President Reagan, and today they are recognized together as the principal players in collapsing Communism and averting a nuclear war.

Pope John Paul II was born Karol Jozef Wojtyla in 1920 and was athletic, manly and an outspoken advocate for human rights. When Nazis occupied Poland during World War II, he studied in a secret seminary in Krakw, became pope in 1978 and traveled to over 129 countries sharing the message of Jesus Christ.

He stood up to Communism, using his influence and moral authority so effectively that he is credited with its fall in Poland and throughout Europe. Lech Walesa, founder of the Solidarity movement and the first post-Communist president of Poland, repeatedly honored John Paul for giving Poles the courage to effect change peacefully, altering the politics of the land.

Even Soviet leader Mikael Gorbachev once said, The collapse of the Iron Curtain would have been impossible without John Paul II. [CBS News Online: Pope Stared Down Communism in His Homeland and Won! (June 30, 2008)].

For years prior to his death, this icon was a prophetic symbol of perseverance under pressure and pain as he never stopped his missionary work while trembling severely with Parkinsons.

A Pope and a President

Paul Kengor, political science professor and author, has just released his amazing book reviewing this little known relationship. Its title is, A Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century.

In a compelling way, Kengor documents the spiritual connection between the Catholic pope and the Protestant president that strengthened each other in confronting the paramount evil of the 20th century: Soviet Communism.

We learn the following:

Former President George W. Bush once labeled North Korea and Iran as two players in the axis of evil. When Mitt Romney ran for president he said Russia was the No. 1 geopolitical foe of America. The threat of all three nations to world peace is an alarming reality today.

People are understandably on edge. Add to the mix the ever-present terrorist activity in our nation and abroad, and we do have a recipe for potential disaster overnight.

Its important to remember the strong prayer emphasis prevalent during the Reagan era as we study the providential hand of God in the friendship of Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II. It should motivate us afresh to pray first of all for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty. (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

Inspired by the supernatural intervention of God both during the Reagan years and in this recent election, may we all rededicate ourselves to praying for our elected officials, our nation and another spiritual awakening during these turbulent times.

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