Some who call themselves God’s children have notions they didn’t learn in church.”
–Elmer Kelton (Badger Boy)
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves”
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves”
–Matthew 7:15(NKJV)
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The world is full of evil, just look around you. Evil, as in the days of Noah, where God finally said, enough is enough, and destroyed the world. But evil wasn’t destroyed, the men who practiced evil and injustice were, but since sin is bound in the heart of man Noah and his family brought evil to the world after the Flood. Man is bent on the destruction of himself and those around him.
How often have you cried for justice? When you look at the schools and educational system, where is the justice? Politics? There is little justice to be seen and those who practice justice are mocked, ridiculed, and scorned. Jude aptly described the culture and society of our day.
“Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries… But these speak of evil of whatever they do not know; and whatever they know naturally, like brute beasts, in these things they corrupt themselves.”
–Jude 8, 10 (NKJV)
One of the major cries of the Prophets was “where is the justice?” And along with that they warned those who practiced injustice. Injustice, evil, mockery and scorn, this is the world in which we live. How do we do it? By faith! Wiersbe writes, “Faith learns to live with seeming inconsistencies and absurdities, for we live by promises and not by explanations. We can’t explain life, but we must experience life, either enduring it or enjoying it.”
Therefore, much of how we endure or enjoy life depends upon our attitude. Our faith gives us the hope and the attitude that God is in charge and He will do what is right. There is coming a day of reckoning–of justice, and that is up to God Almighty–the great Judge Himself. Evil is there, but the goodness and grace of God will prevail. Injustice is there, but justice is there also and the great Day of His appearing is at hand. “The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth. The Lord laughs at him, for He sees that his day is coming.” (Psalm 37:12-13, NKJV)
I am reminded of the words from the song by J.H. Stockton: “Only trust Him, only trust Him, Only trust Him now…” In the pagan and apostate world we are to go through life trusting in the Lord. No matter your situation–trust Him. No matter the storm–trust Him. No matter the obstacles in your path–trust Him. No matter what the devil throws at you–trust Him. In other words, no matter what, know that God has everything under control and that we are to trust Him.
“God holds the key of all unknown,
And I am glad;
If other hands should hold the key,
Or if He trusted it to me,
I might be sad.
I cannot read His future plans,
But this I know:
I have the smiling of His face,
And all the refuge of His grace,
While here below.”
–Joseph Parker
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The world is full of evil, just look around you. Evil, as in the days of Noah, where God finally said, enough is enough, and destroyed the world. But evil wasn’t destroyed, the men who practiced evil and injustice were, but since sin is bound in the heart of man Noah and his family brought evil to the world after the Flood. Man is bent on the destruction of himself and those around him.
How often have you cried for justice? When you look at the schools and educational system, where is the justice? Politics? There is little justice to be seen and those who practice justice are mocked, ridiculed, and scorned. Jude aptly described the culture and society of our day.
“Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries… But these speak of evil of whatever they do not know; and whatever they know naturally, like brute beasts, in these things they corrupt themselves.”
–Jude 8, 10 (NKJV)
One of the major cries of the Prophets was “where is the justice?” And along with that they warned those who practiced injustice. Injustice, evil, mockery and scorn, this is the world in which we live. How do we do it? By faith! Wiersbe writes, “Faith learns to live with seeming inconsistencies and absurdities, for we live by promises and not by explanations. We can’t explain life, but we must experience life, either enduring it or enjoying it.”
Therefore, much of how we endure or enjoy life depends upon our attitude. Our faith gives us the hope and the attitude that God is in charge and He will do what is right. There is coming a day of reckoning–of justice, and that is up to God Almighty–the great Judge Himself. Evil is there, but the goodness and grace of God will prevail. Injustice is there, but justice is there also and the great Day of His appearing is at hand. “The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth. The Lord laughs at him, for He sees that his day is coming.” (Psalm 37:12-13, NKJV)
I am reminded of the words from the song by J.H. Stockton: “Only trust Him, only trust Him, Only trust Him now…” In the pagan and apostate world we are to go through life trusting in the Lord. No matter your situation–trust Him. No matter the storm–trust Him. No matter the obstacles in your path–trust Him. No matter what the devil throws at you–trust Him. In other words, no matter what, know that God has everything under control and that we are to trust Him.
“God holds the key of all unknown,
And I am glad;
If other hands should hold the key,
Or if He trusted it to me,
I might be sad.
I cannot read His future plans,
But this I know:
I have the smiling of His face,
And all the refuge of His grace,
While here below.”
–Joseph Parker