THE ENEMY WITHIN

Good Morning, Meetpastordan Readers… For the past two weeks I have written about subjects that bring joy, peace and serenity to my life. I’ve written about my true identity in Christ, and what that means to me as a follower of Jesus Christ in this fallen world. Thank God (and I mean that literally) that I have the secret weapon (the indwelling Holy Spirit, ref. Ephesians 2:10) that is empowering me to continue the process of becoming the Masterpiece God created me to be. Now I want to be obedient to that responsibility, meaning I want to have the courage and boldness to stand on my platform of faith rather than being politically correct. These are times that demand we become aware of the frightening truth facing our nation and the world right now.  It is imperative that We (as a nation) make a commitment to become part of the solution rather than giving up because things aren’t as we would like them to be.

No doubt you are already as fed-up as I am with the abysmal political rhetoric that is captivating our news headlines. Lie after lie; denial after denial, accusation after accusation, finger pointing, more denial! The sad part of this is…the precious political process, that is our gift in this democratic society, has been boiled down to personalities rather than creative solutions and plans to overcome the sheer unadulterated EVIL that engulfs both our culture and the world! Make no mistake…satan is alive and well!  His plan has always been (and will never change) to lie, cheat, steal, kill and destroy, and he carries out his insidious plans through people, i.e. Judas, Hitler, and I’ll stop there before I get too close to home.  But you get the picture. Let’s look at two brief scenarios.

Today I was awakened by a news alert telling about another suicide bomber that detonated at bomb at Quetta Hospital in Pakistan killing at least sixty people and wounding scores more. These news headlines are becoming a daily occurrence. But the worst part is…we, as a society, are becoming as numb to these occurrences as the numb response from our government that “supposedly” is leading the free-world. “We condemn these acts in the strongest possible terms, blah, blah, blah”.  And what happens? Nothing! Only more talk about gun control at home; and more talk about supporting a candidate that has already admitted she will not only continue the same disastrous policies that have decimated our country, but even expand them!! Yikes!! How much more can we take???

Then last night before I went to bed, I was watching a news show that was broadcasting the continuing denials of one of our candidates who has been accused of mishandling classified information in her possession. While she was denying, at the same time being played were the FBI’s findings that contradicted all of her denials. Yet, nothing is done. How can that be? Can it be that a “coincidental” incident that occurred just days before involving a clandestine meeting between Loretta and Bill (no last names used to protect their anonymity) at a remote air strip might have effected the outcome? What happened there?  Was money exchanged? Was an offer “too good to refuse” issued? Who knows?  But within a few days one of the most egregious miscarriages of justice unfolded right before our eyes involving the wife of Bill.  And as “subjects” of the imperial federal government, are we supposed to just to accept that? Wow!  What about truth?  What about character? So that’s where America is today??? The founders of our country and the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country would be horrified at what has become “commonplace”. But our responsibility, my Friends, is NOT to let their actions die in vain.

This upcoming election is about so much more than the personality of the candidates. The media and the current administration want to keep the spotlight there, because if we take the bait and get bogged down in a personality contest, the failed policies of the current regime and the real needs of our country might never get the scrutiny they deserve. The only losers in that scenario would be us, The People.  But trust me when I tell you, the candidates are not in themselves the solution or the problem.  What WE need to fear is something much bigger than the candidates. We need to fear what and who they represent, and their ultimate goal. This is a subject I want to write about more extensively as the election approaches, but right now I want to put the focus on a subject I wrote about almost a year ago called, “The Unmentioned Enemy.” This exposes an evil agenda that is in place and in motion in our culture right now.

So let me begin by stating some obvious facts.  If one holds to the fundamental principles of: (1.) the Constitution; (2.) Judeo/Christian beliefs; (3.) the traditional family structure; (4.) and values  the “sanctity of life” (and make no mistake…I am intentionally shinning the “light” on the darkness of the multi-billion dollar abortion industry), you can expect to be mocked and vilified by the prevailing “Liberal- Progressive Agenda.”  And what is the Liberal-Progressive Agenda (LPA)? Well…I will give my interpretation of how I see that agenda playing out in our culture right now, knowing full-well that someone else might define it differently. 

As I see the LPA, it is an agenda wrapped in wealth, power and control. If the LPA can chip, chip, chip, away at fundamental principles that are the foundation of our society (like those listed in the above paragraph), they can weaken our society and begin restructuring it according to a new blueprint.

1. The LPA seems to be under the umbrella of a huge, bureaucratic government that believes the more “it” can make the populace dependent on government for its sustenance, the more “it” can ultimately control the populace.
2. “It” believes in the distribution of wealth. Those who have earned wealth and status should be mandated to share it with those who are deemed “less fortunate” (ie. those who are recipients of the government’s “social programs”). No one is against giving a “hand up” to those in need, but unfortunately a whole new sub-culture has developed and is thriving at “beating and raping the system.” That, in fact, is encouraged by the current administration!
3. “It” believes in high taxation to keep the “gravy train” coming. To use one of my mother’s favorite sayings, “If you are going to rob Peter to pay Paul, you can always count on the support of Paul.” So if you are a recipient of the social programs (Paul), you will vote to keep that program in place, and poor Peter (YOU), who is working hard to better himself and his family, will be paying the bill.
4. “It” professes freedom of speech, yet vilifies anyone who expresses a different opinion than the one espoused by the LPA, hence…political correctness.
5. “It” professes a disdain for “Wall Street”, yet allows those who further the LPA to become billionaires at taxpayer expense, for example the “green energy industry”, the “abortion industry”, and certain members of the banking industry.
6. “It” keeps people divided rather than unified, (ie. today’s racial tension fanned by such radical groups as “Black Lives Matter” and the new Black Panthers).
7. “It” professes religious tolerance, yet there is an all-out war against Christianity while accommodating the requirements of Islam, such as the removal of the Bible and religious symbols from the military while providing Korans upon requested.
8. And last, but not least on my list…”it” never lets a crisis go by without making political gain. Rather than me substantiating that statement, I will let Obama’s rhetoric speak for itself.

This by no means encompasses all of the LPA. In fact, it is just the tip of the iceberg. What drives the LPA is the same mindset that has contributed to the fall of every individual, civilization or nation throughout history. And that mindset has been, and is, the exaltation of human wisdom (the current “tree of knowledge of good and evil”) above God’s wisdom.

The Bible is resplendent with examples to substantiate that statement, starting in Genesis. The fall happened in the “Garden” when man was seduced by Satan’s lie. “You won’t die, the serpent hissed. God knows that your eyes will be opened when you eat it [forbidden fruit]. You will become just like God, knowing everything both good and evil.” In other words, you won’t need God. You can be your own god! That is the same lie Satan uses today, and that is the same lie that defines the LPA.

Let me refer to two quotes from Jonathan Cahn’s, “The Harbinger”. “A nation that turns away from prayer will ultimately find itself in desperate need of it.”  And, “As God was expunged from American life, idols came in to fill the void; idols of sensuality, idols of greed, of money, of success, comfort, materialism, pleasure, sexual immorality, self-worship, self-obsession. The sacred increasingly disappeared, and the profane took its place.”  Do those two statements ring true of America today?

Within just two generations, what used to be valued, respected and worshiped is now mocked, ridiculed and vilified. And what used to be shameful, despicable and sinful is now basking in the spotlight and being championed as the “new norm.” Isaiah 5:20 tells us: “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.”  2 Timothy 3:1-5 gives us a more specific and ominous message:  “…that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control; they will be cruel and have no interest in what is good. They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed-up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. They will act as if they are religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. You must stay away from people like that!  

One striking distinction I want to point out and shout from the rooftop is the difference between power and control – the LPA way, and free-will – God’s way. This is what is at stake in this coming election. God gave us freedom to choose; the LPA ultimately wants to make our choices for us.  No wonder there is an all-out assault on Christianity. One represents light and life; the other represents darkness and death. One candidate is a engrossed in the LPA and will certainly maintain this administration’s failed policies and will even expand them. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH THIS CHOICE. Is that what you want? Whatever you do, please do not sit on the sidelines this election. Get informed and be involved in the process of keeping our country free. My choice is to give the “outsider” his chance to stand for “hope and change.”  I can’t help but remember Saul’s journey to Damascus. 

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May God Bless ya…

Dan Presgrave (a.k.a. Pastor Dan)