Good Day, Meetpastordan Readers…buckle your seat belts. This will keep you reading, and I hope thinking
- “Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans? The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against His anointed One. ‘Let us break their chains,’ they cry, ‘and free ourselves from this slavery.”
But the One who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them. Then in anger, He rebukes them, terrifying them with His fierce fury.” Psalm 2:1-5
- “The earth suffers for the sins of its people, for they have twisted the instructions of God, violated His laws and broken His everlasting covenant. Therefore, a curse consumes the earth and its people.” Isaiah 24:5
- “First, I want to remind you that in the last days there will be scoffers who will laugh at the truth and do every evil thing they desire.” 2Peter 3:3
- “Destruction is certain for those who say that evil is good and good is evil; that dark is light and light is dark; that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter. Destruction is certain for those who think they are wise and consider themselves to be clever; who take bribes to pervert justice. They let the wicked go free while punishing the innocent.” Isaiah 5: 20-21,23
These Scriptures and Prophecies were spoken thousands of years ago. Do you see them being realized in our world today? While there may be a plethora of history books to choose from, the Holy Bible has a corner on the market when it comes to the hundreds of prophecies contained therein. Many have been fulfilled, and may be fulfilled again under certain circumstances, and many are waiting to be fulfilled.
Mike Bickle, author of “Growing in Prayer” – when speaking of our growing world crisis – makes this statement: “The nations are increasing in lawlessness and moral confusion, and engaging in escalating conflicts, including those inspired by racism, terrorism, and sexual immorality. In addition, we are facing the threat of devastating global economic crisis, the breakdown of marriage and the family, the rapid, wholesale acceptance of the “gay agenda”; and a full-blown assault on Christian values and teaching. The prevailing sentiment worldwide is one of growing fear, unbelief, and mistrust, as the earth shudders under the weight of man’s escalating sin.”
Now let’s look at our own culture and see how accurate are the above prophecies and current observations of Mr. Bickle. The Bible is an awesome collection of history, all of which is substantiated by secular writings. But with even a cursory glance, the cause of the rise and fall of empires is clear and always remains the same. Secular writings explain the process in “natural terms”: GREED – the desire for wealth, power and control. The Bible presents the same process in “spiritual terms”: Turning from God, and exalting the desires and teaching of Man.
That exact process is at the heart of world events today, and at the heart of our own cultural malaise. It is wrapped in what I had here-to-fore referred to as “The Liberal Progressive Agenda”, but now that highfalutin, obviously academically inspired label, has come out of the closet and stands in the spotlight. It’s true identity is revealed in its proud new name: “The Democrat Socialist Party.” (DSP) These are not mine, but their own words.
The agenda of the “DSP” seems to be under the umbrella of a huge, bureaucratic government that believes the more “it” can make the populace dependent on government, the more “it” can control the populace. “It” presents its case by assuring us, “this will make things better” (Obamacare or “Critical Race Theory” which, by the way, is being forced down the throats of school systems across our country. Parents…wake up!!).
“It” believes in the distribution of wealth. (Those who have earned wealth and status should be mandated to share it with those who have not); “it” believes in high taxation to keep the “gravy train” coming for illegal immigrants and other select socialist beneficiaries. “it” believes in chip, chip, chipping away at traditional values on which this country was founded, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, traditional family values, and religious freedom. “It” professes freedom of speech, yet vilifies anyone who expresses a different opinion. Hence, political correctness or name calling such as racist, white privilege, xenophobe, or homophobe is becoming common practice!
“It” professes a disdain for “Wall Street”, yet allows those who further the DSP to become billionaires at taxpayer expense. “The Green New Deal”, and the abhorrent “Abortion Industry” are perfect examples. “It” keeps people divided rather than unified, as seen in today’s racial tension. The flames of that tension are fanned by such radical groups as “Black Lives Matter” and “Antifa”. And now for the last, but not least, on my list: “It” never lets a crisis go by without making political gain, such as the border crisis, and the Coronavirus fiasco. (This list is by no means complete, but it serves my purpose for this article.)
This agenda is propagated by an intelligentsia that believes that the more “gray area” it can create around traditional values (traditional family unit, religious freedom, tolerance, etc.) the more it has wiggle-room to redefine and advance its agenda. If this effort is supported by collaborating forces such as government, the press, and wealthy backers, they can keep this “new way of thinking” in the spotlight, and the effect will quickly become a numbed-down and dumbed-down society. Therefore, what used to be valued and thought of as “right” is slowly slipping away, and a “new norm” is taking its place. That is exactly what happens when the teachings of man are exalted over the teachings of Jesus.
So, do the above Prophecies and Scriptures describe what is happening today? No doubt there is persecution of Christians and Christian teaching around the world. No doubt our culture has twisted and violated the teachings of God. No doubt there are scoffers, and no doubt there is an attempt to redefine “right” and “wrong”. The Bible is clear about what happens when people and nations continue to turn away from God. There is calamity and destruction! But if we repent and turn back to Him, He is faithful to hear our cries. “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land.” (2Chronicles, 7:14) Christ-followers…if there was ever a time for fervent prayer for our country, the time is NOW! May God have mercy on America.
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May God Bless Ya…
Dan Presgrave (a.k.a. Pastor Dan)
Dan,
Well said. Question is, how can we as a society convince people to take it seriously and band together effectively to remedy the drift? It seems to be too late, but yet, if enough people care , then maybe things will dramatically change.
Thanks for your reply, Dallas. I know how desperate the state of our culture looks, but God is still on the throne. There is a growing Grace Awakening movement that is building to a powerful climax. When the culture hears the truth of God’s Word as compared to the shortcommings of the Democrat Socialists lies (which are being exposed on a daily basis, ), how can they not respond? What is happening in our culture is no different that the fallen cultures of the Old Testament. All it will take is an awarness that the government is a counterfeit god as compared to the real God, and a repentence of our shortcommings…which is so blatently obvious and burdensome that people will want to rid themselves of that yoke. God is faithful, and always on time. God Bless you, My Brother.