In the wake of the exposition of so many mistakes we see governments worldwide making in regards to this pandemic, it brings me back to the wisdom of God’s word concerning government. While everyone is doing what they think will work the reality is even with past pandemics and those who predicted something on this magnitude to repeat it is clear that no one was ready for what is unfolding before us, but God. While for some it would be easy to try to blame President Trump for it, but we haven’t been ready long before his administration and the possibility, or should I say probability of something on this magnitude occurring was always a matter of when not if.
The bible says that for nations that have chosen to ignore the laws of the land that there would be judgments that would allow for the land to receive its necessary rest. (Lev 25: Lev 26:34) Nevertheless, what’s most important to me in the wake of this catastrophe are the words that were used repeatedly to describe the hour we are living in and that is “Be Not Deceived”. (2 Thess 2) So many people are glued to their preferred network putting their trust in these broadcasters and the propaganda that is being perpetrated that truth is assumed instead of being investigated. People are allowed to shoot down an individuals character and provide absolutely no evidence of error, or we willingly will ignore sound evidence once a label of right wing, left wing, racist, sexist, or homophobic, is stamped on an individual and cut ourselves off from information that just might save our lives.
I think of the example we have in scripture concerning Balaam who was ready to curse the children of Israel to the point where he was beating his ass. (Num. 22:21-30) Yet scripture is clear that had he not listened to that ass he would be dead. Today, that example is something we can learn from, turning away from the wrong ass just might cost you your life. Let’s not abandon or ignore things that are questionable and should be addressed that are standing before us. Let us not be so swept away in the requirements of this pandemic that we totally abandon all reason, we don’t want to be reconditioned or programmed to just embrace things being set before us as though the giver of any of it has no agenda, because in most cases they do. Therefore as we count to Pentecost let us give account of the information we receive, let us make sure we understand what is being presented, and most importantly let us place it through the scrutiny of scripture and see where it measures with end time events. Because it is in the light of these events that the scripture is most replete concerning, having an understanding and being not deceived.
Let us also pray for justice for those in the penal system, while justice must be served and those who are a menace to society restrained we also know that there are those serving time who are not necessarily guilty though they were found so. We also know however, that they are human and deserve to be treated as such regardless of their reason for being imprisoned. We must remember our scripture reveals that Yeshua was in jail at one point, Paul, and many other disciples of Yeshua, and therefore they are examples that not all who are found guilty of an offence are. Nevertheless, we also have those who are reformed in jail who have been guilty of a crime but who have indeed given their lives to the Lord. In any case no one should be treated as less than human and in the wake of this virus let’s remember to lift up the captives, pray for the safety of all who are in a vulnerable state whether it be behind bars or in a womb.
Also pray for the exposure of those involved in sex trafficking, this is a horrible crime against humanity and all involved in capturing, and forcing children into this lifestyle should be exposed and justice should be served.
Psa 20:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
Psa 20:2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
Psa 20:3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
Psa 20:4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
Psa 20:5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
Psa 20:6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
Psa 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
Psa 20:8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
Psa 20:9 Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.
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