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.
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 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 seems 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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