I laud the Church for her many good works in Jesus’ Name, past and present, but it would be absurd to argue that we are meeting His requirements in what it means to follow Him in lifestyle and mission. And in our Day, the people of God are “asleep at the wheel” as we approach unusual challenges and opportunities in one of the most crucial times in Church history. It matters.
EUPHORIA DEFINED
Many are ecstatic about the coming inauguration and what they envision will follow. “Trump is our man and he’s going to straighten things out in DC, you just wait and see. He’s going to deal with those woke folks and libs and get our economy back on track and build up our military to keep us safe. Why – just look at how international leaders, and business and social media power moguls are flocking to him, wanting to align with him and win his favor! He’ll be a man of peace and will bring an end to that war in Ukraine, and he’ll have Hamas running the other way with their tails between their legs. Yep, things are looking good for America and it will be a return to our freedom and prosperity and the continuation of the American Dream. And Musk – wow, he’s gonna cut government waste, and anyone in favor of good stewardship should be excited about that too. Bring it on baby, Trumps’ in charge and we’re on a roll. All is well and good times are ahead.”
Those expectations will be met in certain ways for a time, adding to our spiritual blindness and deafness. And then – – !
DISARMED
We are disarmed. Jesus’ “keep watch” or “be on the alert” of Matthew 24:42-44, Mark 13:33-37 and elsewhere can wait for another time even if the “hour” of Romans 13:11-12, and “the end of all things is near” of I Peter 4:7 are 2000 years closer than when written. And it’s far too unsettling to the “pews” for a pastor to get serious about II Peter 3:10-13 or to consider the “soon” or “quickly” of Revelation 22:7, 12 and 20. He might lose his “job.”
Next up, “Eyes Closed.”
Ken Stoltzfus
Isaiah 55:1, v6, Mark 1:15, Rev. 22:20
Kidron, Ohio USA
January 14, 2025
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