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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