I’ve been around for many years and have seen many changes. Fortunately, a teen growing up in the fifties soon after World War II ended. I was there when Korea and Vietnam started and when we encountered the many Middle East crises. That generation is gone, and two new generations have come. America now appears ready to lose its gifts and blessings from God. We are challenging God on every point, standing face to face and with pointed fingers! Have we become so entangled in the devil’s snare, unable to free ourselves?
Paul warns us,
2 Timothy 3:1, “In the last day’s perilous times shall come; for men shall be ---
1. Lovers of self.
2. Covetous.
3. Boasters.
4. Proud.
5. Blasphemers.
6. Disobedient to parents.
7. Unthankful.
8. Unholy.
9. Without natural affections.
10. Trucebreakers (irreconcilable)
11. False accusers.
12. Without self-control.
13. Fierce,
14. Despisers of those that are good.
15. Traitors.
16. Heady (reckless,)
17. High-minded (haughty,)
18. Lovers of pleasure, more than lovers of God.
19. “Having a form of godliness; but denying the power, from such things turn away.”
Concerning the seen and unseen things that threaten America, we are incapable of moving away from them or unable to brace ourselves against them. It appears increasingly evident that we have been preparing ourselves for that inevitable fall, which now lies precariously close.
We have become weighed down by the influential anchors of lust, greed, and pride, having unlocked the door of safekeeping from within. We stand on the edge of a cliff, waving our fists at God’s blessing, justice, righteousness, and ultimate sacrifice!
Most Americans appear incapable of stepping back from that edge, living on the breath of every new technological device and longing for the promises of a fuller and richer tomorrow. Yet to what end do we despair about every new tomorrow and its unknown?
Are we satisfied with long explanations? Does any authority satisfy us? Have we become so content with the material things of this world that God no longer matters? A new order of priests has arisen, every man becoming a priest unto himself!
Our thoughts support neither death nor immortality nor hope or remorse, and whatever has taken their place, it’s being judged to be neither good nor bad. America has become awash in tasteless shades of gray as it makes its shrill sounds and rages in turmoil.
God’s blessings and warnings are composed of powerful words, fuller and more promising than the shrill voices of men. His words have been cut in stone by the finger of His hand and etched into the hardest of hearts. And from the distant past of the prophets of God come the voices of promise, hope, peace, saving grace, and a loving Savior, heard only by those who trust in Him.
The light that lights the world will pierce the blackest of darkness as a flaming arrow that is seen cutting across a midnight sky. “Quicken me O Lord with your loving kindness for I am a broken man!” For our Christ is the resurrection and the life, and for those who believe in Him though they were dead, they shall live.
The old man has been made alive, a new thing adventured, a sleeping heart awakened, and a tormented soul healed. There is still hope for America and its people, young and old alike; all we need to do is humble ourselves before his mighty presence and ask for His forgiveness.
Paul warns us,
2 Timothy 3:1, “In the last day’s perilous times shall come; for men shall be ---
1. Lovers of self.
2. Covetous.
3. Boasters.
4. Proud.
5. Blasphemers.
6. Disobedient to parents.
7. Unthankful.
8. Unholy.
9. Without natural affections.
10. Trucebreakers (irreconcilable)
11. False accusers.
12. Without self-control.
13. Fierce,
14. Despisers of those that are good.
15. Traitors.
16. Heady (reckless,)
17. High-minded (haughty,)
18. Lovers of pleasure, more than lovers of God.
19. “Having a form of godliness; but denying the power, from such things turn away.”
Concerning the seen and unseen things that threaten America, we are incapable of moving away from them or unable to brace ourselves against them. It appears increasingly evident that we have been preparing ourselves for that inevitable fall, which now lies precariously close.
We have become weighed down by the influential anchors of lust, greed, and pride, having unlocked the door of safekeeping from within. We stand on the edge of a cliff, waving our fists at God’s blessing, justice, righteousness, and ultimate sacrifice!
Most Americans appear incapable of stepping back from that edge, living on the breath of every new technological device and longing for the promises of a fuller and richer tomorrow. Yet to what end do we despair about every new tomorrow and its unknown?
Are we satisfied with long explanations? Does any authority satisfy us? Have we become so content with the material things of this world that God no longer matters? A new order of priests has arisen, every man becoming a priest unto himself!
Our thoughts support neither death nor immortality nor hope or remorse, and whatever has taken their place, it’s being judged to be neither good nor bad. America has become awash in tasteless shades of gray as it makes its shrill sounds and rages in turmoil.
God’s blessings and warnings are composed of powerful words, fuller and more promising than the shrill voices of men. His words have been cut in stone by the finger of His hand and etched into the hardest of hearts. And from the distant past of the prophets of God come the voices of promise, hope, peace, saving grace, and a loving Savior, heard only by those who trust in Him.
The light that lights the world will pierce the blackest of darkness as a flaming arrow that is seen cutting across a midnight sky. “Quicken me O Lord with your loving kindness for I am a broken man!” For our Christ is the resurrection and the life, and for those who believe in Him though they were dead, they shall live.
The old man has been made alive, a new thing adventured, a sleeping heart awakened, and a tormented soul healed. There is still hope for America and its people, young and old alike; all we need to do is humble ourselves before his mighty presence and ask for His forgiveness.
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