"Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed. Peace! Be strong now; be strong." Daniel 10:19
Lately, I have felt drained; uninspired, uninvolved, unable to write a post. It's as though I have unearthed a global, diabolical plot that trumpets the end of the world as I know it, and I feel powerless to do anything about it. I know too much, and I long to return to a time of innocence. The "isms" are wearing on me: humanism, globalism, socialism, Marxism.
Too much has descended upon me in rapid fashion leaving me feeling appalled and pale, frightened to the core at what I see happening in my country. Others around me appear unaffected while the biting winds of change swirl around their ankles, yet, like those in the days of Noah, they keep on "eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage." (Matthew 24:38) How does one balance the blast of news that comes from all directions, try as we might to ignore it? Is it right to have no response? What is a Christian to do in the face of deceit and adversity? What's required of me?
An answer is found in Micah 6:8; I am to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with my God. In other words, I am to reflect Christ - to mirror His life by picking up my cross daily and following Him. His yolk is easy and His burden is light. Without Him, I am unable to shoulder the burdens.
Another clue is found in the gospel of John. Right after Jesus reinstated Peter telling him to "feed my sheep," Peter was distracted by John, who was following behind so Peter asked Jesus: "What about him?" I always found this rather odd since Peter was blessed to be reinstated after the anguishing denials he'd uttered against Christ. Jesus had just given him a tall order: If you really love me, feed my lambs. Jesus answered Peter: "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me." (John 21: 20-22)
From a riveting book I am reading by Dr. Erwin Lutzer entitled, "We Will Not Be Silenced," I draw this quote: "Yes, seeking to look like our elder brother, Jesus, is not easy. It involves listening, understanding, repenting and action. Those are our privilege and our calling." The handwriting is on the wall. We know by end times prophecy what is coming our way but this is no time to retreat in fear and trembling. We've a job to do and that is to share the gospel, one person at a time.
"In my vision at night, I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will not be destroyed." Daniel 7: 13, 14
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