“Remember this, keep it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels. Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.” Isaiah 46:8-9
Approaching the grocery store from the north end, I was pleasantly surprised to see a group of Boy Scouts selling popcorn at the south end. Upon exiting, I was determined to donate. But my hand never made it to my wallet. When the Cub Scout before me turned around, she was spiriting a long pony tail! Exclaiming, “Wait, you’re not a boy!” One of the leaders said, “the Boy Scouts have changed!” I walked on!
There was SO much I COULD have said. But the man who was their leader didn’t know a thing about me, nor would he care! I am a former Scoutmaster with a hand in building 21 Eagle Scouts… two of whom are my own sons! Being too embarrassed by what I saw, I said nothing! Not because I didn’t WANT to. I just knew that nothing would change if I did! And maybe THAT is the problem! Because the assault didn’t stop there!
Later, while watching football, I was inundated with subliminal messages meant to confuse and question the very core of my existence. Some players still wore the ‘Stop Hate’ and ‘Black Lives Matter’ slogans on their helmets. Women commentators took center control. Commercials showed 2 girls kissing, mixed marriages and only few white men… those shown were displayed as dumb and inept! I just sighed!
Earlier I had played a little game at church, asking parishioners their opinions. While they came closer than most Americans polled, they were still WAY off on the facts. Only 1% of America is transgender, 3% are gay, 17% are Latino and 12% are Black! But the media world presses to force me to believe otherwise. There is a reason!
Today’s Bible verse reveals that God demands and expects that we keep first things first. And HE IS FIRST! His Will and His Way are to supersede EVERYTHING! Or else! Topping it off yesterday, I was told Disney is pushing satan’s agenda with a new show called ‘Little Demon!’ God reminded me, with this verse, that I’d better NOT keep silent, because silence is merely waving the white flag of surrender! So I SHOUT!
Actor Tim Robbins said, “In a free society the biggest danger is that you’ll become afraid to the point where you censor yourself.” The battle within is very real and satan is stirring the waters. I AM a Child of Most High God by Faith in His Son Jesus Christ! I WAS created for the Praise of His Glory! He IS the ONLY fact that matters. The more satan attacks with lies, the more I am called to Praise and Shout! Silence isn’t an option!
Are YOU determined to stand up and out, and to make some noise for Jesus Christ in the face of overwhelming evil?
