Good
Morning All!!
1 John 5:4; “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this
is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.”
One of the styles of music that I enjoy is the American folk music. One of my favorite groups is “The Kingston
Trio”. They have a unique blend of
humor, wit and musical ability to blend together. One of their songs, probably known only to
their fans, is called “The Merry Minuet.”
Its name is somewhat a misnomer because while it is a minuet, it is not
very merry. Notice part of the lyrics;
They're
rioting in Africa. They're starving in Spain.
There's
hurricanes in Florida and
Texas needs rain.
The
song goes on to speak of all types of ills and problems in the world including
nuclear proliferation. It was written in
1958 but all you have to do is change the names with different names and the
effect is the same. There is trouble in
the world.
We as Christians today can really relate with
this emotion. We are witnessing an
incredible cultural shift. We see the denial of God and His creation. We see a rejection of the Ten Commandments
and of God-given natural law. There is
trouble everywhere and we seem to be on the losing end and this is what the
devil wants you to think. He wants you
to think that you are losing.
That is part of the great lie that the
devil tells. It is the lie that brings
death to man both a temporal and an eternal death. It is the lie that destroys nations and
civilizations. It is the lie that causes
sinful man to view decline as advancing and debasement as value. It is the lie that denies God and it is
spreading throughout the world. Some
will say it is worse than ever. Whether
it is worse or not really does not matter; it is still a lie and we know the truth-
we have overcome this world, its lies and its ruler the devil.
So if you read bad news after bad news take
heart, our victory is secured by Christ and we can trust in that truth. God’s love is victorious and he gives that
love to us through his Son Jesus by faith in him. So cling to Jesus and his victory in faith. We need to stand fast, clinging to Jesus, be
in the Word and be in prayer. Truth,
real truth, comes from God and him alone.
He has given us that truth in Jesus.
So continue to live your faith. Everyone needs to hear the truth from
presidents, governors and legislators to college students to the babies that rest
on your knee. One of the best ways to
tell this truth is by living out our call to bring healing and hope to all we
meet. Remember how the Apostle Paul
spoke in 1 Corinthians 13 “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes
all things, endures all things. Love never ends.”
Father, as we
see the world seem to crumble around us.
Keep us mindful that all things are under your care and guidance and that
our salvation is secure in Jesus. Give
us the courage to be your hands and voice in this fractured world. Guide us to bring healing and hope. In the precious name of Jesus we pray, amen.
God’s
Peace,
Pastor
Bret
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