He returned to the campfire and poured himself a cup of freshly brewed coffee. Out in the field and not so close to town, he’d have used the same grounds over and over till the coffee was weak as water. But he had money saved up and he liked his coffee.”
–Mel Odom (Shooter’s Crossing)
Ahhh, the coffee is oh so good this morning. A cold front moved in, and I’m enjoying it, the coffee and looking at the woods through the window where I do some of my writing.
Sometimes a person just needs to relax and forget about the foolishness of the world. There are bright spots, and strong believers, but so much of it is on the downward spiral. Pard, I know we can’t totally forget about what’s goin’ on out there, but we can only do so much. We vote, pray, make sure our family is following God’s plan and direction. That’s why it’s good to sit and enjoy the small blessin’s He’s given us once in a while.
Beto’s gone! That’s good news, but nation-wide there’s not a whole lot to be jumpin’ up and down for. Not sure about the House yet, not sure about the Senate yet–but there is a sigh of relief here in Texas.
The more I read the Bible, the more I see that downward spiral; it continues downward unless there is a major revival and repentance. God said He would not destroy Sodom if there were ten righteous in it. There wasn’t. What happened to the righteous people? They became one of the statistics–no longer having an identity. Pard, go ‘head and drink yur coffee, while I continue. The church is so concerned with tolerance they have forgotten about sin. It is so careful ’bout offendin’ someone, that there is milque-toast preachin’ comin’ from the pulpit.
Yuh know somethin? That coffee is good! Enjoy it–I won’t water it down like some folks do. And I won’t water down the truth like some preachers do, and the livin’ of some pseudo-Christians. Judgment will come. I don’t know if it will be nationally or regionally, but we can’t expect the blessin’s of God when a lesbian is elected governor and a trans-gender to a state legislature. God’s moral law will not be mocked.
The key to the days ahead is to be watchful, guard the truth, and be ready for the Lord’s return. Be that strong example to others–like my coffee, don’t let anyone water down yur testimony. Yur a livin’ example of what the Lord expects us to be here on this earth. Live the godly life, and check yur cinch.
Vaya con Dios.