WHAT’S HAPPENING?

When does it hit you?

At what point in your day do you typically feel you “have to ” find out what’s happening in your world?  I’m talking about all of it—news, weather, messages, email, internet—actually, all the stuff that was not instantly available a few generations ago.

Do you ever try this experiment on yourself—refrain from turning “it” on, and see what happens to you?  It should take only about 30 seconds for some observable data to appear, in you.

I tried it this morning.  My dog woke me up to go out twenty minutes before the alarm.  So I stayed up and listened to David Jeremiah talk about meditating on the Word of God.  Then the news came on (which always gives something to think about and write about), and I turned it off.  There was a feeling of vacuum right away, almost physical.

Then another typical, daily compulsion hit me.  I “had to” turn on the computer and write this commentary while the thought was fresh. By the way, do you ever feel a bit anxious waiting for your fast computer to turn on?  Just exactly what is happening to us these days?  Push.  Push.  Push.

“So” conclusions:

—We’re so loaded with information, that we . . . “have to” have more.

—We’re so “busy in a hurry” (Americans’ epitaph), that we . . . can’t stop and smell the roses (live).

—We’re so “all scheduled up” (for success), that we . . . can’t face the reality question – – – – – How much satisfies?

 

How much will it take to satisfy?

How much of what I have now, satisfies now?

What am I addicted to, that does not satisfy?

 

By the way, the last word on the radio message this morning was urging us to ask God for wisdom to understand and apply His Word (takes time—best spent on our knees).

THINK ABOUT IT

1)  Is it true?

2)  Is it honest?

3)  Is it just?

4)  Is it pure?

5)  Is it lovely?

6)  Is it good to report?

7)  Is it marked with virtue?

8)  Is it worthy of praise?

Then, think about it.

WHO CAN SAVE US NOW?

Who can save us from our enemies?

– certainly no other country coming to rescue the U.S.

– sitting here at the keyboard, waiting too long for an answer

– hate being pessimistic, but historical perspective not optimistic

Who can save us from the government?

– “we, the people”

– patriots, like our founders

– independents, not dependents on the government

Who can save us from ourselves?

– we can’t save ourselves

– righteous renewal inside, with outside help

– trust in Jesus

Who can save us from this world?

– death takes us out – – – but then what?

– religion – – – just invention? – – -just imagination?

– God – – – did He really tell us how? – – – did He really come help us?

ENOUGH ALREADY ! ! !

How much is enough?

—the rich person says, ‘A little more money’

—the government says, ‘A little more taxes, then a lot more taxes’

—the addict says, ‘Gotta have more, right now’

—the aspiring dictator, ‘More power, more lies, more power, more . . .’

 

How much is too much?

—when the rich person becomes selfish and blind to needs at his door

—when the government enslaves the people

—when the addict hits bottom or the bottom of a casket

—when the dictator murders millions and kills himself

 

What about you and me?

—“If you keep more than you need, it is sin.” (guest preacher at Temple Bible Church)

—VERY LITTLE (best answer to both questions above)

—“Be content with food and clothing.”  (Jesus)

—“It is harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven than . . . ”  (Jesus)

—We learn what we need when we lose everything we don’t need.

—We’re content with what we need when we give everything we don’t need.

“WHEN YOUR MIND GOES BLANK . . . “

In central Florida there is (there was 25 years ago) a unique museum.  A man collected cypress knees (gnarled roots protruding from the ground), polished them, and wrote captions for each as the varied shapes and designs inspired him.  Very well done.

Also, for many miles on the highway leading to The Cypress Knee Museum he made crooked wooden signs with funny sayings to advertise the museum.  I wish I had written them all down.

One sign said,  “If your mind goes blank, be sure and turn off the sound.”

Hopefully my mind is not blank, after a couple days with the sound turned off.

If you don’t have something to say, it’s best to not say it too loud.

More where that came from, shortly.

KNEE PROBLEMS – – – KNEEL PROBLEMS

This morning my knees were bothering me so much that I didn’t think I should kneel on the cold floor to pray.  Immediately the obvious hit me—the obstacles to serious prayer.

We are in the most serious time of our lives.  If you are serious about following Jesus, and if you are serious about making a difference in the parts that are for keeps, then serious prayer must be a continuous way of life now.  (over-use of the word is intentional)

I’ve written before about kneeling to pray.  All I can say is this:  Just start doing it, and if you need encouragement, just look up the number of Bible references and historical references to kneeling.

God Help Us Now.

God Bless You.

TERROR DEFINED – – – TERROR DECODED

“There has never been a weapon invented that did not get used.”

The number of choices of weapons that have not yet been used is staggering.

The impact of these never-before-used weapons is mind-boggling.

The silence about these threats is ridiculous.

The defense against these weapons is non-existent.

The coverage of the threat is . . .     (Where is it?)

The deterrent to the threat is not considered.

 

The top three WMD’s that fit all the above statements:

– – – EMP

– – – Dirty Bomb

– – – BHOB*

 

In war, surprise is second only to strength of resolve.  A number of circumstances enhance the surprise factor—past, present, and future.

Fog

Storm

Drinking

Darkness

Democracy

Entertainment

Electronics

Economics

Patience

Naivete

Islam

God

 

George Washington crossed the Delaware River with all his men and his arsenal under cover of darkness to surprise the British in a turning-point attack.  When they ran out of darkness, God sent fog thick enough and long enough to complete the crossing.

When the British had overtaken Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812 (The Second War for Independence) and were set to burn it the next morning, God sent a surprise storm so severe that they scrambled to leave to save their lives.

We won Texas Independence when we caught Santa Anna and his army by surprise, drinking and sleeping.  “Remember the Alamo” rang out, and minutes later Santa Anna signed the surrender.

Now, Americans are ripe for surprise attacks that will make 9-11 pale in comparison.  Democracy has brought us economic prosperity with total dependence on electronics.  We are so consumed by entertainment, that we are naive to the threat of Islam.  Patient planning by our enemies right now leaves us defenseless against the next surprise attack.

And, the biggest WMD threat of all (you don’t need professional inspectors—any true American can see it), and the biggest surprise coming soon to places near you, is BHOB*.

If he supported the Muslim Brotherhood to take over Egypt,

If he gives them aid and jets and tanks,

If he welcomes them to Washington to serve,

If he used our military to overthrow Libya’s leadership and set the stage to pull off the treason in Benghazi,

If he intentionally kills our economy,

If he saves our oil for the Muslims and gives Canada’s oil to the Chinese,

If he is willing and stocked to kill every American five times over,

If he fooled half of American voters, twice,

If no one is stopping him,

Then BHOB* is indeed the greatest WMD threat this country faces.

 

What is the deterrent that is not considered?

What does The Boston Tea Party look like in 2013?

We have forgotten how to revolt, but we have to, now.

King George is not 3000 miles away across the pond this time.

I hope and pray that leaders of The Resistance, smarter than I, are reading this and actively working on strategy.

 

*Barack Hussein OBama—Say BHHHOB aloud and it sounds like the warning for Christians in the 2008 election:  “Beware of sheep’s clothing.”

BHOB’s HEADACHE MEDICINE

BHOB*s major headache—The State of Texas

BHOB*s headache remedy—The Republic of Texas

 

*Barack Hussein OBama—Say BHHHOB aloud and it sounds like the warning for Christians in the 2008 election:  “Beware of sheep’s clothing.”

“WHAT IS TRUTH?” said Pilate

Jesus said, “. . . I am the Truth . . .”

He didn’t win the popular vote—He didn’t need to—and He is still the Truth today.  Believe it.  It’s not that complicated.

 

TRUTH  IS  TRUTH – – – IT IS NEVER DEPENDENT ON POPULAR DEMAND.

CHRISTIANS – – – SLAVES ? – OR SERVANTS ?

Christians are clearly called to be slaves of Jesus, our Master.

Christians are clearly commanded to be servants of each other.

Yet, Jesus said He calls us His friends.

So, Christian slavery to Jesus and servant-hood to each other is voluntary—by choice, out of love, with thankfulness.

Also, Christians are told to “Fear God.  Honor the king.”  IN THAT ORDER!!!  We fear God first, then honor the king.  That settles the issue when you can’t do both.  God is a capital G – – – king is a little k (very little in comparison).

Therefore, Christians have no business choosing to be slaves of man.

And, the following passage compels us to take whatever action is necessary to stop the killing and slavery of others, when we know it is happening.  I cannot comment after I share it, because it is severely convicting—so just consider this as you read—Holocaust, Bonhoeffer, Abortion, Obamerica.  This was written to God’s people.

“If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.

Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.

If you say, ‘Surely we did not know this,’ Does not He who weighs the hearts consider it?  He Who keeps your soul, does He not know it?

And will He not render to each man according to his deeds?”