Wednesday, March 30, 2016

War!

(Ephesians 6:12) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

There’s an old quote attributed to Einstein that says, “I don’t know what weapons will be used in WW3 but WW4 will be fought with sticks and stones.” 

Think about that. It succinctly sums up the way human civilization rises and eventually falls often under the weight of it’s own advances. Why is that? Progress, invention, forward movement–good sounding words each and all, but history, found in the archaeological ruins of former great societies reminds us over and over that no matter how elevated and sophisticated those of an era think themselves to be, there is always a tipping point where upward positive movement falters and what was intended for good becomes bad.  


What remains after collapse is the bones to pick over by some future generation. 

Scripture tells us that we, as followers of Christ, can expect tribulation in this world. We can count on being troubled for His sake and that’s why we are to consider ourselves in this world but not of it. I don’t know if you have noticed but there is a concerted effort now to stamp out Christianity. It used to be subtle but it seems there’s little hidden now but it’s a war being fought in the quiet places, in small increments. A little here a little there, like threads being pulled from a tapestry. Not enough damage to see but enough to weaken the fabric so that it can one day easily be torn apart.

This agenda is being implemented by unwitting agents who truly believe it’s their good and righteous idea. They enact laws that sound so egalitarian. They speak out in fierce determination to keep things separate or in the inverse, to cause all things to amalgamate. At all cost there is concerted effort to make sure no Christian values are allowed to have rights. But only Christian values, have you noticed? Everyone is entitled to rights except Christians. When the call goes out to protect and preserve cultural interests it never includes Christianity. Traditions and precepts long attributed to Christian culture are no longer welcome in this new enlightened society.

Unfortunately this isn’t new. In fact, history teaches that the benchmarks for every failed civilization are essentially the same. Sexual perversion, blood lust and the worship of idols, all of which are counter to primary Christian values,  top the list that heralds the end. 

When a society gives over to the anything goes mentality, that society has signed its death warrant. For many years now the downward progression of America has been compared to the Great Roman Empire but, in truth, the pattern is similar to all rise and fall stories. And this time it’s not just America. That’s what is different in this age - the whole world is involved.

And so, the dark principalities that work overtime seeking to eradicate anything that points to accountability to the natural laws of God have succeeded in speeding up time. Satan is the father of psychopathy so he thinks he has a chance to win this so might as well get to it.

Like all those who live inside their own alternate reality Satan is wrong. But Satan being wrong doesn’t mean we, who seek to live for Christ, will not be subject to all manner of tribulation. When the news is nothing but bad, fear not. Stand. Count yourself as honored. 

 (Acts 5:41) They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.  

For Him,

Meema


8 comments:

  1. Yes, I'm noticing the same things. Evil is spreading at lightning speed, and it's trying to choke out everything that glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ. Psalms chapter 2 has been on my mind today. The nations are certainly raging and the people are plotting vain things. Tribulation is rapidly engulfing the world in an unprecedented manner. It won't be long until the western world receives the same. The Lord is our armor, our strength, and our fortress in these final days.
    They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.
    Revelation 12:11

    God bless you, sis. (((Hugs)))

    love,
    sherri

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    1. Hey! I’ve been thinking on the ‘rescue’ Psalm 911
      (Psalm 91:1) He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

      Hide in Christ! love you too! [[[hugs]]]

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  2. I have definitely noticed the change in how Christianity has lost it’s respectability and has become a target for ridicule. Even worse than that is that it’s becoming more difficult to admit to being a Christian because compromise is everywhere. I never thought I’d see that happen, even though the Bible teaches us to expect it. What next? Good post!

    VL

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    1. Yes, easier to see the immediate future now that didn’t seem possible even a decade ago.

      Fifteen years ago I participated in an online forum. It wasn’t Christian per se but I guess most of the posters professed to be ‘Christian’ whatever that means. There were a couple of atheists and at least one Wiccan. Conversation was lively! One day, I posted that I expected, in my lifetime, to see Christians being disrespected if not criminalized. Hoo boy! That brought out the atheist, who liked to consider herself as being so fair-minded. She posed the question, “Have you ever been mistreated for being a Christian?” as though that was proof that Christians could get away with anything just for being Christian. I replied, “Not yet, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen in the near future.” I don’t recall the remainder of the exchange because it was clear that sometimes nothing can be gained by tossing pearls before swine.

      And that’s a reference to a Scripture so I refuse to be PC and not be allowed to use it!

      I think what is next is that eventually, in the areas where we must compromise with the world to live here, one day we will have to choose, renounce Christianity or suffer the consequences. It’s already in full force in the middle east. When it comes here, that’s when I will say - do your worst - I belong to Christ!

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  3. "Because He Lives"

    God sent his son
    They called him Jesus
    He came to love, heal and forgive
    He bled and died
    To buy my pardon
    An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives

    Because he lives
    I can face tomorrow
    Because he lives
    All fear is gone
    Because I know he holds the future
    My life is worth the living just because he lives

    How sweet to hold
    A new born baby
    And feel the pride
    And joy he gives
    But better still
    The calm assurance
    That child can face uncertain days because he lives

    Because he lives
    I can face tomorrow
    Because he lives
    All fear is gone
    Because I know he holds the future
    My life is worth the living just because he lives

    And then one day
    I'll cross the river
    I'll fight life's final war with pain
    And then as death
    Gives way to victory
    I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know he lives

    Because he lives
    I can face tomorrow
    Because he lives
    All fear is gone
    Because I know he holds the future
    My life is worth the living just because he lives
    I can face tomorrow
    Because he lives
    All fear is gone
    Because I know he holds the future
    My life is worth the living just because he lives

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    1. Really love this! :-)
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky-K_w84Vzo

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  4. 1 Kings 20:11 (NRSV)

    The king of Israel answered, “Tell him: One who puts on armor should not brag like one who takes it off.”

    This verse is very comforting to me these days!

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    1. Ah yes - I looked up a translation - the one who begins a fight should not boast prematurely! Good to keep that verse in mind. :-)

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