“But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven. “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” Jesus Matthew 10:33-34
After discovering that the media had a tendency to just make me angry, I quit! That’s right…I don’t watch the news. In fact, about the only thing I subscribe to is an email that simply gives me the highlights in 1 sentence proclamations! Yesterday, I read 3 that made me sick. With trouble on the rise this Christmas, I simply clicked off my phone! Peace on earth? Not!
The 3 stories that jumped out at me dealt with the rise of Antisemitism…and in AMERICA of all places! Once more, the nation of Israel, about the size of the state of New Jersey, is coming under verbal fire. Her crime is the same as always…she EXISTS! Which, if people would just use their head, should be proof enough that God exists! God Loves her – satan hates her. ‘Nuf said!
It isn’t a new story. WAY back in the Old Testament, the people of Israel hardly even got started until murder and slavery met them at their own door. History is FILLED with the atrocities against ‘God’s Chosen People!’ Now, with the possible rise of a different president, the band is preparing to strike up that old sickening tune! In fact, it is only 1 song in a full concert! Which finds THIS Christmas overshadowed…with trouble!
Add to antisemitism…abortion, socialism, BLM riots, the LGBT+ agenda, the rewriting of history, the Covid scare, the closing of Churches and the mass exodus of Christians from following God’s Word, and you have a world, not just spinning out of control…but about to topple. Sadly, it seems we’re just getting started!
Peace is a favorite Christmas word that, I believe, really does live in the hearts of most people. The problem comes when people disagree on what basis Peace will exist. If what they hold sacred is selfish, greedy and sinful, peace will never come. Satan will continue to stir that pot! But surprisingly, his arch-enemy has already promised HE wasn’t bringing it either! His name is Jesus!
Most people don’t want to know, look at, or investigate the harsh claim of Jesus’ words in today’s Bible verses. Yes…He said them and Yes…He meant them! Holy, Perfect, Almighty Creator God has a standard that He expects to be followed…and that satan wants to overthrow! Now, silly humans arrogantly BELIEVE that THEY can build a better world. Which creates a MAJOR conflict!
This Christmas, like all Christmases since the original, REALLY only leaves you and me with 1 possible option. It’s time to choose a side! May I suggest “The Savior?”
