Over and over again throughout history, you see the children of God forsaking their Heavenly Father for a substitute. Jesus Christ destroyed the very heredity of sin and freed us from needing any king other than Himself, the King of Kings! But yet, we insisted upon going back to our fleshly natures all the time, wanting that earthly king to somehow make things better for us all, to bring peace to the world, calm to the economic woes and so on. While I realize our current system of 'government' does set specific places for leadership, I also know there is a vast difference between real leadership and rulers of this age. So many people want a ruler, because it tends to remove one's personal responsibility and paves the way to lay blame on someone other than who it really lies with (ourselves).
The real problem with politics is that they are purely man-centered, focused on man's ability, man's policies and man's promises. How many candidates on ANY side were bringing the promise of doing God's will and purpose instead of promoting his/her own agenda's? Um...that would be a zero and we once again become satisfied with having an earthly king. Unfortunately, God may just give us what we want and turn us over to our own desires - Lord help us!
There is this battle that rages on between good and evil. It has been going on for centuries and is seemingly more apparent in these days we live. I'm sorry to say that there will be no peace, no real change and no calm in the financial markets - none that is lasting anyway. If you read the Word of God, you must know this.You must be aware of the increasing amounts of turmoil that will continue to come to this earthly realm. Every worldly leader will fail to bring us the things we desire, because they can only bring fleshly satisfaction which is temporary. And that satisfaction is NOT where we are to place our trust anyway. As Christians, I think we all can agree that Jesus Christ is really our own real answer. It is only in Him that we can find true and lastly peace.
The scriptures are full of examples of how people demanded their own way and God did give them over to the desires of their flesh and their mind. As history itself has dictated and as the Word of God is written, people will once again forsake the One True King for an earthly substitute. And he will come. Unfortunately, this anti-Christ will deceive many with his words and deeds. People across the USA and across the world are looking for that earthly king, a substitute ruler to give them the answers they want, the peace they desire and calm to the financial woes that are growing by leaps and bounds.The world stage is set for this and the Word of God tells us this will happen. When? I do not know. I am, however, certain of this: Jesus Christ is the One True Lord and Saviour. He is the King of Kings and there is no substitute.
We have been charged by God to be diligent, to watch and to keep ourselves ready for His return always. But also know, that He will not return for a Bride that is so full of sin. There is little difference today between the church and the world.I believe that repentance is the only way to bring the Church back to a place of holiness, a place of purity and a place of self sacrifice, where own ways are to be laid upon the altar. The humble heart of a servant in love must return to the Body of Christ and His perfect love must consume us.If we can grasp that one thing - love as Jesus loved, unconditionally and without boundaries - then we will be that lovely, spotless Bride He so desires. To me, everything else is simple distraction.
When we grow frustrated with how blind people seem, it really should come as no surprise to us. Every part of the Bible tells us this will happen. Throughout the New Testament we are forewarned of how the love of many will grow cold. It is painful to think of folks we love, family or friends, who may be one of those who refuse to finish strong in the Lord. They tire of the journey because it is indeed difficult and one of complete sacrifice to self. This too, Jesus told us would happen. Only His perfect love can break the chains and set people free. His love is indeed patient and kind, so much more than I can imagine! I am overwhelmed by His grace and His mercy and humbled of how fragile this earthly life is. I believe it is the book of James where we are told that "life is but a vapor".
God's ways look nothing like the ways of the world-never have and never will. Remember the book of Isaiah? Where we learn that His ways are higher than our ways, His thoughts higher than our thoughts. We must remember that God will have His way and it will not look anything like what the world expects or wants. We must abandon our human reasoning and expectations of God to act like us. We were created in HIS image, it is not the other way around. His infinite wisdom is so vast and so amazing, I do not believe this feeble mind can really grasp the depths of His awesomeness.
My prayer is His great love consume us all. Set your mind upon Christ, place your eyes on Him alone and let everything else will fade away. Like that wonderful hymn...
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the Light of His Glory and Grace.
For me, I will look daily to My Savior and King, Jesus Christ. If I lose my earthly life because of Him, then I have gained. Just like Paul said "For me to live is Christ, to die is gain." The distractions of this age are many, often disguising themselves as 'good' things. Be alert and forever diligent in guarding your heart. Soak yourself in His Word, let is resonate within every part of your being. Throw yourself on the altar of Grace and allow His fire to purify your heart. May His mercy allow us to walk upright in His righteousness and in Him alone.
