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What Will We Do on November 9th? (A Passionate Call to  Live with Eternal Purpose)

10/20/2016

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November 8th is approaching quickly - what to do - what to do!?  That is the scenario that most of us face as we watch the time when we will step into a voting booth and express our right and responsibility to be patriots.  The problem we also face is how to be both a patriot in the United States and also be a Christian in our conscience.  To be perfectly honest with you - I am also in the throes of such a decision.  I continue to pray about it - read to become better informed - and maybe - just maybe fret about it a little more than I should (Told you I was going to be honest).  


First of all, I need to be candid.  I will not under any circumstances vote for the Democrat Party or their standard bearer Hillary Clinton.  The Bible teaches us that the life in the womb does have rights.  It may not have rights in the eyes of the Democrat party or in the eyes of their presidential candidate - but God’s authority is infinitely higher than theirs - and He says that the precious baby in the womb is His masterpiece.  God forbid that I would do anything to strengthen the hands of those who add innocent blood through abortion to the massive amount we’ve already spilt advancing erotic freedom without responsibility.  I also cannot vote for this agenda because I am not in agreement with giving the LGBT community a carte blanche to rewrite the first amendment to the Constitution so that religious freedom is stamped out via the revisionist decisions made by the Supreme Court.  There are a host of other reasons that would take too long to list here, but suffice it to say that until the agenda in the Democrat party changes - I will be casting no votes for any of their candidates.  


Now to the much harder part of the coming election.  Can I vote for a man like Donald Trump - who if he said and acted toward my wife or daughters in the manner in which he has - I wouldn’t want him to be in charge of anything - other than his own reformation of character?  If I can do this - what would I be sacrificing as a believer and as someone who holds to a biblical definition of character? (all the time knowing that I don’t even measure up in some areas myself - thank God for His grace and gift of righteousness through Jesus Christ!)  That is where I am having such a difficult time - even today.  These are matters that I will have to continue to wrestle with for a few more weeks.  Eventually I will go into a booth and vote my conscience - and hopefully support someone who will lead our country, albeit haltingly, in a somewhat better direction that it is currently being led.  Each time I consider that - I am no more excited than I was before.  


If you began reading this hoping I would come up with some magic formula to make this easier - I’m sorry that you will be disappointed.  God has begun taking me in another direction - even as I continue in the quandary over how to cast a vote that will in some way honor Him.  It has always been a comfort to me to remember God’s sovereignty in this world.  That sovereignty can both change the direction of a nation toward righteousness - or allow a nation that turns from Him to descend into ruin.  Both are seen clearly in Scripture - especially when it refers to His people.


God began putting the question into my heart, “What are we going to be doing on November 9th?”  If Trump is elected, and that is a big “if” will all our problems be solved?  I am so glad to see so many prayer meetings and special times of prayer being called.  It is an encouraging thing to watch God’s people pray.  But can I ask if we will be praying after the election?  Will we have the same passion to pray - when maybe, and it is a big “maybe” Hillary Clinton may be elected president of the United States?  Are our hopes so set on electing one candidate over the other that we are blind to the spiritually desolate condition of the church in the United States of America?  Are we so set on protecting our Constitutional rights that we are deaf to God’s call for bus to lay down all our rights for the sake of His gospel and His kingdom?  Will we be so depressed that Christians were so divided over - and let’s be honest about this - such a divisive candidate that we don’t see our need to come together over a greater need of loving one another and living to glorify God and advance His gospel - no matter what form or perversion of our government that will exists after this election?  Will the upward call of God in Christ Jesus be enough to motivate us to pray as passionately after the election as the political call to win an election over the ungodly agenda of the Democrat party?  I hope and pray the answer to such questions is that we will pursue God with greater passion - knowing that no government has ever been able to extinguish the glorious light of the gospel of Jesus Christ.


The early church and the persecuted church have shown us that regardless of those who reign in the realms of men - God still reigns over the hearts of His people.  They had no political standing and yet turned the world upside down.  They advanced the gospel through their willingness to lay down the lives for Jesus Christ.  They advanced the work of God with no favor in the courts - no favor with the emperor - and often with great persecution from others within their society.  Yet God prevailed.  The one thing God is graciously allowing me to begin to see is that when it comes to His gospel and His plan and purpose - neither Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will prevail over it.  God is sovereign - and His eternal purpose WILL PREVAIL.  I hope you will forgive me for quoting such a long section of Scripture as I close this article - and engage in a little exegesis as well - but here we go.  Paul wrote something we need to grasp - prior to a call for prayer.  We might need to see it again - in light of our current circumstances.


To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ, 9  and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things; 10  so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. 11  This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12  in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him. 


Paul makes it clear that our purpose is to “preach the unfathomable riches of Christ” which is the riches made available to us in His gospel.  This glorious message has been being presented to our world since it began.  It truly began to mean something to us at the Fall - when our sin meant separation from God - and the prospect of eternal punishment for such a foolish rebellion.  This message is called the “manifold wisdom of God” which is supposed to be being made known to all “through the church.”  This plan and purpose - that the gospel be proclaimed through the church is in accordance with God’s eternal purpose.  LET ME PUT THIS IN ALL CAPS - NOT BECAUSE I’M MAD - BUT BECAUSE IT IS IMPORTANT.  GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSE IS THAT THE CHURCH LIVE AND PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE WORLD.  According to Paul it is through the relationship we have with Christ Jesus our Lord - that we have boldness and a confident access to God - so that we might carry out this purpose!  


13  Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory. 


Paul also states. in one small sentence, the reality of his life as he lives to accomplish God’s eternal purpose of preaching the gospel to the world.  He is facing tribulations - troubles - trials - hardships - beatings - all because he chooses to embrace God’s eternal purpose.  He tells them, “not to lose heart” at the tribulations he is facing.  Instead he says that those tribulation are for your glory!  What?!  Yes - it is our glory to see that living for and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ will involve tribulations.  In fact Jesus Himself told us that we would be treated just like He was if we embraced true discipleship.  So where does this lead us?  Paul had to preach the gospel in a hostile environment - without political support - facing persecution and difficulty.  Yet he spoke of boldness and confidence in the midst of it.  HOW!?


14  For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15  from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, 16  that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, 17  so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18  may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19  and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. 20  Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, 21  to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.   -  Ephesians 3:8-21 


Paul knew the true battle was not for a political win over society - but over the manifestation of Christ dwelling in the hearts of His people.  He knew the true battle was that we all would be rooted and grounded in love for God and one another.  He knew the true battle would be to know the breadth, length, height, and depth of the love for Christ.  This is a love for the Father.  This is a love for one another.  This is a love for the lost.  It is even a love for those who hate us, persecute us, and speak evil falsely of us on account of our embrace of Jesus as Lord.  And this battle was so that we might be filled up to all the fullness of God Himself - as His Holy Spirit works in and through us to preach the gospel, speaking the truth in love.  Paul also promised that this battle was going to be won on our knees as we trusted in the one who as able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or imagine - according to the power with which God will work in us and through us.    This battle was to see God glorified in the church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever!  


Dearest precious saints of God - on November 9th our calling will be the same as it was prior to the election.  It will be to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.  It will be to love one another as Christ has loved us.  It will be to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth for the glory of God.  It will be to see the glory of God shine ever brighter  THROUGH His church!  So - regardless of whether Trump or Clinton become president - our purpose remains an eternal one.  And just as Paul has indicated through the Spirit in Ephesians - HOW MUCH MORE DOES THAT CAUSE CALL US TO PASSIONATE PRAYER!  Oh pray, dear saints - pray prior to this election.  But please, I beg you, please don’t think all is lost if it does not turn out as you hope and pray.  Regardless of who is our president - our Lord still reigns supreme!  So, therefore, let us be bold, be loving, be prayerful, and always be abounding with hope that our work in the Lord is NOT in vain!  And may that work always be to take the gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere for the glory of God! 

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Where Do We Go From Here?  Day 1 - Rejoice!

11/7/2012

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Where Do We Go From Here?
(An Open Letter to Christians After the Election)
Day 1 – Rejoice!

It is November 7th, 2012.  We have a president who was duly elected by the process we agree to as a nation.  That president is Barak Obama, who will now serve his second term as our president (note the word “our”).  For some reason (probably because I’m a pastor and I’m used to caring for God’s sheep) I feel the need to share with the body of Christ for the next couple of days.  The question I would like to address is this, “Where do we go from here?”

First of all, I want to quote a Psalm God reminded me of as I met with a couple of men to pray this morning.  If you don’t mind, I’d like to quote it in context. 

The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief corner stone.  This is the LORD'S doing; It is marvelous in our eyes.  This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.  Psalm 118:22-24

As I quoted this in my mind, I only quoted verse 24 – which was enough this morning.  Go ahead and say the last verse to yourself – loudly.  THIS is the day – November 7 – which the Lord has made!  I will (choose) to rejoice and be glad in it!  That should be our heart – regardless of whether your human guy won or not.  God gave us another day – that is an act of sheer mercy when you understand the holiness of God.  Therefore we should rejoice and be glad in the day He gave us!  Not even Al Gore can give us a day – therefore we should never take one of these things for granted.  If you have another day to live – God gave that to you!  Don’t waste it – live it to the full for the glory of God and the advance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Take a look now at this verse in context.  I was not aware of the context until I looked it up in my Bible.  “The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief corner stone.  This is the LORD'S doing; It is marvelous in our eyes.”  Those two verses took my breath away this afternoon.  Who is this stone Who has become the chief cornerstone?  It is a prophecy of Jesus Christ.  It is a reminder to me that the only thing that will stand in the end is not whether a Democrat or Republican won the 2012 Presidential election.  On that day both Romney, President Obama, and everyone who voted (and even those who did not) will be on their knees before the Ultimate Ruler.  Why can I rejoice and be glad in the day God gave me?  Because this day, as well as every other one that has ever been has been (and will be) built on that Cornerstone – Jesus Christ.

God says to us in His Word, “This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.”  The election yesterday (and every other one before it) was man’s doing.  It was men making a choice of their leader – good or bad.  But the Gospel is God’s doing!  There will be an end to any President’s term of service.  There will NOT be an end to the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ!  It is an everlasting kingdom that will endure forever.  It is a kingdom not based on race, color, or creed – not based on political party – and not based on endless political commercials.  It is a kingdom paid for by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ – and it is one given to men on the basis of grace.  Anyone who comes in repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord can come.  Oh, and by the way, this does not come up for a vote every four years.  God has done it – He has sealed it – and the resurrection of Jesus Christ put a divine exclamation mark on it for all time. 

Saints of God – whether you lost or won yesterday – your future is not based on a Presidential election.  It is based on that rejected Stone becoming the Cornerstone!  This should be “marvelous in our eyes.”  So let me ask a question:  Is it marvelous in your eyes?  If it is not – I bet you are not rejoicing in this day either?  Guess what!?  You can wake up every day and rejoice, if this is your focus.  For too long we’ve allowed the specter of an election to cloud our view of the glory of God’s Gospel.  Take your eyes off the things of this world – and look full into the face of glory!  Fix your eyes on a Savior Who endured the cross – Who was buried – and Who resurrected the third day to bring a joy into our hearts that cannot be dimmed by a mere mortal election. 

Where do we go from here?  We go back to the Gospel of Jesus Christ – back to the Rejected Stone Who became the Cornerstone.  We go to Him because that is where we should have been all along.  We go to Him because the future that is truly going to matter is the one we spend in His presence for all eternity.  We go because in His light we see light.  We go because we need to make a serious decision whether our joy is going to based on the kingdoms of this world – or – on the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ.  Where do we go from here?  We rejoice – today – and every day God gives us in the future.  We do so because God in His mercy has redeemed us – has saved us – and has called us to a heavenly calling.  Live for that kingdom and for that calling!  


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Egypt's New Capitol . . . Jerusalem?

6/12/2012

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It has been a while since we've looked at what is going on in Egypt.  The revolution which was called, the Arab Spring, came and went and we've pretty much moved on in our news cycles.  While we've been focused on other things the Muslim Brotherhood has been dominating the elections there - and it about to win the presidency.  This will mean a radical muslim state will arise in Egypt - and with it very real problems in relations with Israel.  Our current administratioin has welcomed the involvement of the Muslim Brotherhood, stating that it is a moderate political movement among the muslim population.  Recent statements at their political rallys leading up to the presidential election suggest otherwise, though.
 
There is a run-off for the presidential position that will be held on June 16 and 17 between the Muslim Brotherhood candidate, Mohammed Mursi and Egypt’s former prime minister Ahmed Shafiq.  Shafiq is a former Air Force general who was the last prime minister before the revolution that overthrew the Mubarak regime in Egypt.  What is shocking is the rhetoric that is being used by a prominent Eyptian Muslim cleric at presidential campaign rallys.  The following statements were aired by an Egyptian TV channel.
 
The Muslim cleric, Safwat Hagazy said this on Tuesday of last week, “Our capital shall not be Cairo, Mecca or Medina. It shall be Jerusalem with God’s will. Our chants shall be: ‘millions of martyrs will march towards Jerusalem.”  After the video was posted on YouTube it immediately went viral in the country with almost 62,000 views by Thursday of that week.  
 
Hegazy went on to say, “The United States of the Arabs will be restored on the hands of that man [Mursi] and his supporters. The capital of the [Muslim] Caliphate will be Jerusalem with God’s will,” as the crowds cheered, waving the Egyptian flags along with the flags of the Islamist Hamas group, which rules the Gaza Strip.
 
“Tomorrow Mursi will liberate Gaza,” the crowds chanted.
 
“Yes, we will either pray in Jerusalem or we will be martyred there,” Hegazy said.
 
Some, who would say that this does not mean that Mursi supports such statements should know that Mursi attended this event along with the Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohammed Badei and members of the Brotherhoods political freedom wing called the Freedom and Justice Party (FPJ).
 
What this does for a biblical end-times scenario is huge.  For decades Egypt has been at peace with Israel and has helped to promote a more peaceful Middle East.  If Mursi is elected on June 16-17, this peaceful ally will no longer exist.  Instead there will be to the direct south of Israel a staunch radical Islamic regime who's stated political promise in an election is to conquer Jerusalem as capital of their desired Islamic Caliphate.  The Caliphate is seen as a worldwide Islamic rule over all mankind.  To state in an open and televised political speech that your group will send millions of martyrs into Israel for the purpose of capturing Jerusalem is an ominous warning to us.  
 
Peace is not coming to the Middle East with the supposed Arab Spring.  Our president, who has been no friend of Israel during his first term, has kept his head in the sand on this matter.  He has encouraged this change in Egypt - even stating that the Muslim Brotherhood is a peaceful, moderate political movement that will bring stability and peace to the region.  If this speech is any proof of what is to come, we should not hold our breath waiting for peace in the Middle East between Israel and her Arab neighbors.  But then again that idea is ridiculous to those of us who actually read our Bibles and have the Scriptures taught to us, instead of listening to the rantings of an apostate pastor who screams that God should damn America.  Get ready saints . . . it is going to be a wild summer - and 2013 portends to be a year like no other in regards to what may happen in the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy.
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3 Possible Visions of America in the Very Near Future

3/14/2012

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I want to begin by saying that I do not relish having to write what I am about to write – but feel that we need to be warned and aware of what is possibly lurking around the corner for our nation.  Please read all of this post – because there is a message of hope and encouragement at the end of it. 

In my mind’s eye I am watching a horrific scene – one that terrifies me the more I watch it.  The scene is of a small child who is dancing along with mincing steps along an unguarded precipice that if stepped over will mean certain death for the child.  The child, for his part, is totally unaware of what is going on around him.  He is completely ignorant of what just a few steps can bring about for him and for his safety.  But he is oblivious to any warning because he has chosen to turn a deaf ear to anything that is unpleasant to hear.  Therefore he continues to dance, not grasping the seriousness of his situation – or the growing danger of stepping off the precipice the next time he draws near to it in his dance of joyous ignorance and bliss.

This is a picture of the United States in March of 2012.  We are that child who is dancing on the precipice of disaster – and yet for the most part are ignorant and oblivious of how much danger we are in at the moment.  Let me address this in a number of ways.

Scenario #1 – Israel, Iran, and Nuclear Hide and Go Seek.

For quite a while our leaders (at least in the White House) have pretty much ignored this growing threat.  Iran IS moving toward a weaponized nuclear program – and it is clear from their own press statements that they intend to use these warheads on Israel soon after getting them.

We’ve danced around actually dealing with this situation to the point where Israel is going to have to act.  I fully expect that some kind of response from Israel will happen before the coming election in November.  When that happens – another blind dance of our leaders will be exposed.  We currently have enough natural resources (and yes, I am referring to evil fossil fuels) to become energy independent.  If we were to act NOW – we could stave off much of what is coming our way – but our leaders continue to stick their heads in the ground.  The fact is that WHEN Israel has to defend themselves, the strait of Hormuz will be closed – war will ensue on oil tankers in the Middle Eastern waterways – and gas and oil exportation will be slowed to a bare minimum.  When this happens – we will wish we could have 4-5 dollar gas prices again.  Instead we will have probably 9-12 dollar gas prices for at least several months.  This will send our economy into an immediate tail-spin of “great depression era” statistical proportions.  We will watch inflation hit our economy to the tune of 15-20 percent almost overnight.  Unfortunately, we may even have situations like the Weimar Republic  had in pre-WWII Germany – where you had to pay for a cup of coffee before they made it – because the price would go up by the time they brought it to you later. 

Unfortunately, I also see riots coming if this happens – as gas lines will return to our society.  There will also be an explosion of gas thefts and robbery at stations nationwide.  We may see gas stations become something akin to Fort Knox with the security that will be required to keep them – and their customers safe.

Scenario #2 – Terrorist Attack and Subsequent Cancelation of the November Elections

I can imagine at this point that many of you think I should be put away – or at least relegated to the trash heap of conspiracy theory mongers.  This particular scenario would involve an attack that is “allowed” by some in our government – whose authority and power is threatened by upcoming elections.  I write this with more than a little fear and trembling – because saying such things can get me in a tremendous amount of trouble.  Yet this is what I see in my heart – and tremble over when I know that history will not be made – but repeated if this happens.

Such an attack – especially if it comes in the Fall of this year (2012) will be used to cancel our elections for the near future.  We will be told that we need to establish order before an election can proceed.  If you are thinking an attack of 9/11 proportions – think again.  The Islamic radicals who are planning such things always seek something MORE spectacular than their last attack.  This one will come close to shutting the nation down because of its intensity – and possible multiple locations. 

You might want to be ready for such a thing especially if the election looks like it is radically turning toward those who respect and honor our constitution.  If our current president is looking like he is going to lose power – I fear that this may even be more likely.  Remember that the Reichstag fire  was used as a ploy to shut down government opposition in Hitler’s day – and was quite effective as an impetus for the current government of that day to strike its enemies as they scapegoated them as responsible for the fire in the first place.

As we see the political discourse turning more vitriolic, we need to see that lines are being drawn – enemies are being named – and hatred is being fueled at multiple levels.  What is truly frightening is how the News Networks are becoming more and more clear of who and what they want out of the upcoming elections.  It is also somewhat disconcerting that conservatives and conservative news organizations are also being targeted for destruction – now by attacking their advertisers – and possibly in the future by attacking their very locations with violence and protest. 

If this happens, the possibility of fair and free elections will be out the window.  By the time order and the opportunity of a free election come around again – much of the opposition will have been removed from the equation.  Our elections will pretty much look like those of any other puppet government in the world.

Scenario #3 – Riots Based on Race, Religion,  and Socio-Economic Lines

This scenario has its genesis in the current political climate in our country.  There are things being said and being reported (or said by commentators) that are pouring gas on the fire of already strained relationships between various polarized groups in America.  The rich are being pitted against the poor.  People of Color and different Nationality are being pitted against each other.  Certain religious views are being openly denigrated and lied about on network news shows – as well as in print.  There are very specific lines that are being drawn on the basis of race, religion, sexual preference, socio-economic views and politics.  These things are being exacerbated more and more by the rhetoric being used  in the lead-up to this election. 

As this reaches a fever pitch – we may watch as election day turns into a day of rioting and rage at polling places.  In the previous election – people were openly intimidated in Philadelphia by those who did not want them to vote against their chosen candidate.  This time – with a greater possibility of their person being defeated – we are going to watch these intimidation tactics turn violent. 

Occupy Wall Street and the shenanigans of some of our Unions have already broken new ground in the erection of political, religious, and socio-economic walls that are seriously dividing us in this nation.  We are dancing around the precipice of serious rioting in the streets – and even more serious violence against those who dare vote against our current administration.  This will not be pretty – but it will be violent – and will be used to intimidate people into compliance with politically correct views of our day.

When this happens – I also fear a backlash from those who are more conservative – if out of nothing more than years of pent-up frustration.  The danger is that such reactions to existing violence will most likely be used to “outlaw” certain views as well as certain groups.  The South and the mid-states of our union will be particularly hit by such reactionary anger to the prevailing tyranny.  This will ultimately be to harden the lines that have tried to be drawn for many years.  Again – races, religions, and classes will be turned upon each other – as they are painted as more extreme and reactionary to others.  I fear that literally thousands will die in these clashes.

OK, Let’s Breathe – and Listen for a Moment for Some Hope

Yes . . . I know . . . either I am crazy – too reactionary – or just plain scary in what I’ve just written.  But I want you to know that there is hope.  What I have written, by the way, is really not too terribly different than what Old Testament prophets wrote to Israel and Judah.  Please understand, though, that I do not for one minute claim to be a prophet in any way shape or form.  If you must know – I write these things for a couple of reasons.  First, because I am a historian.  What we are seeing is nothing terribly new – it is simply a repeat of Biblical history – and the history of the past hundred or more years.  Second, I am a Bible nerd.  What we are seeing is not the fault of Democrats or Republicans - of Obama-care or Liberal politics.  What we are experiencing is not the fault of atheists or pornographers or abortionists.  Dear precious saints - these are symptoms only - they are judgments released upon us for what has happened in the church - long before the world manifested these things.  What we are seeing is the inevitable consequences of a nation that once served God – turning from Him to serve other gods.  When this happens – God removes His hand of blessing and begins to oppose that nation – in hope that the nation (or the church within such a nation) will repent and return to Him. Third, I am a pastor – who loves my congregation, my city, and my nation – and wants to see it return to God in nation-shaking revival – so – that these things DON’T happen in our future.  I know that God is angry with our nation for how we have turned away from Him – from His Word – from His gospel – and from His warnings.  I also know that our God is also MERCIFUL – and if we repent, return, pray, humble ourselves, and cry out for Him to restore our land – He has been faithful to do this – not just in Biblical times – but in something called the first and second great awakening – and the prayer revival of the mid 1850’s! 

Is there hope for us?  YES!  Please read such things I have written prior to this point as a warning from a loving – yet holy God who desires for us to repent of our pride, our immoralities, and our sinful rebellion against His Word – and return to a life of fearing and honoring and obeying Him. 

What can we do therefore to avert such things as these?  Well, first off – I cannot guarantee that these things can be averted completely.  You must remember that we’ve murdered over 40 million innocent babies through abortion.  You must remember that we’ve chosen sexual immorality first with the sexual revolution against God in the 60’s with rampant heterosexual immorality – and then in the 80’s to the present with homosexual immorality as well as a host of other perversions that involve pornography, child sexual abuse, and every kind of perversion imaginable as we’ve thrown God’s Word to the side – not only in the world – but far too often even in the church.

Our hope is in falling to our knees – in repentance and restoration to God – and then in heart-felt intercession for God to move first in revival in the church – and then second, in spiritual awakening of the lost to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for salvation from their sin and the wrath of God that rightfully falls upon unrepentant sinners in the day of judgment.   My concern, if there is a primary one, is that too few see the desperation of our days – and are unwilling to give themselves to extra-ordinary prayer.  This is NOT the time for a few words of perfunctory prayer – it is the time for us to don the proverbial sack-cloth and ashes – and cry out to God with weeping between the porch and the altar of God!    If we will not turn to Him this way – I see little or no hope for our situation.  I will vote in primaries and even in the general election if allowed – but these are not the answer for our current situation.  Even if conservatives win in a landslide – that will NOT be the remedy.  We MUST return to God, crying out for mercy – confessing our sins and the sins of our fathers – calling for God to rescue us – and committing to live afresh under His sovereign Lordship.  That is the ONLY ANSWER for where we are and what is coming.  May He have mercy upon us – may He sovereignly pour out His Spirit upon us – and may we be granted the most wonderful gift called “broken-hearted repentance” as we call upon the ONLY ONE  WHO CAN DELIVER US IN THIS HOUR – OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST!

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