“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

Having made several trips this week to various stores, I was shocked to enter one that had a gal setting behind a desk, right at the doorway. The paraphernalia on the desk included Covid warnings, safety instructions, masks and hand sanitizer. Since I don’t wear a mask, the lady asked me, “would you like a face covering?” Because my sensibilities had been violated, my answer came with an angry edge to it…”No!”

A year, even 6 months ago, I could understand. But now, this mask thing has gone so far, it has become a political tool with dangerous repercussions. ‘Faith’ is what made America strong and resilient. But ‘Fear’ is being peddled as the new normal. And the masses seem to have lapped it up. Is it possible that, as a nation, we may have entirely lost our most precious commodity?

The U.S.A. was founded upon Faith in God. If God is taken out, there is really no foundational basis for our country to rest. What is left is nothing but fear. What I see and hear everyday is proof that our nation is losing its heart and soul to a lie… and all under the umbrella of personal peace and safety.

I grew up watching the Lone Ranger. The stories were predictable. It was usually a whole town that had succumbed to an evil that had overtaken it. Everyone KNEW what was wrong, but no one DID anything about it. That is until the ‘masked man’ showed up, evil was conquered, and righteousness prevailed. The final scene was a silver bullet left behind with the Lone Ranger heading toward another town. I miss him!

The former greatness of America is PROOF that Jesus works. He said in Mark 8:35, “If you lose your life, you will save it.” Which is a 180 degree turn from what I see today. What made America great is self sacrifice, working hard toward a greater good, loving and caring for one another, and drawing closer in crisis…not isolation.

The Lone Ranger wore a mask over his eyes to give him anonymity. He wasn’t looking for fame or personal wealth. I STILL have NO idea why people wear them today! But personally, I’d rather live by Faith than die in fear!

If you’re afraid to die, you’re already dead!