2 March 2008
If Trouble Comes
Posted by Joy Bischoff under: Constitution in Peril; Judaeo-Christian Values Under Attack .
We should not be dismayed by political events that seem beyond our control. At times evil will rear its head and yet, that head being exposed makes it a lot easier for us to unmask the true face beneath. Liberalism has gained more ground than most are aware of and if it continues to hide in the shadows making stealthy forays on freedom’s watch, it is easy to miss its advances.
We can go on trusting in the Lord and while doing all we can to stop the advance of socialism, we do not need to fear it. Who knows but what it will be better to have everyone’s eyes open to the real state of affairs so open debate can flourish and informed choices can be made. Perhaps the status quo that we are living now is unacceptable to a loving God who is offended at what is coming out of Hollywood and other influential places. Jealously guarding fruit that has already rotted on the vine is a waste of time. Let God judge when to send the wind to tear it from His branches. Trust Him to cleanse His vineyard that is encumbered with rotten or wild fruit and guard that which is still good.
The United States of America will achieve her destiny. The greatest republic on earth was born here and will yet find seasons of the future to share its message. If we are heading into a valley, know that there will be a road that rises on the other side. The vine and the roots are still good. There is so much to look forward to that is bright and hopeful. There will be hard times where we will feel our muscles grow strong if we stand firm, but there will also be beautiful experiences and smooth places for our children to enjoy.
What happens when the wind blows a ferocious storm our way? Our family gathers around the hearth. Since family is often the target of negative influences in our world, then we should look forward to a unifying of that unit even if it is under stormy trials. In one of my favorite war stories from history, a small army was preparing places of security, throwing up high banks of dirt over the strong timbers of their forts. They had already lost many in previous battles and they knew their interval of peace was short. The enemy was preparing to come against them again. Amid all this, they said they had never been happier. How could that be? I believe it is because they had been driven by circumstances, to their knees and to their God. They had also been driven together in love and mutual support. Nothing could warm the heart more than God, family and friends all united in purpose. In the coming coldness we will be able to warm our hands at that hearth.
As the world grows darker, our personal world can grow lighter, more filled with hope and peace. This is because peace does not come from worldly goods, it comes from the only source that cannot be counterfeited. If we let peace and courage fill us then fear will leave. We know God will be triumphant. The game isn’t over yet but we’ve had advance notice that the score is in and we win.
With this faith we will no longer be content to keep our feet planted firmly in the world but will feel the desire to reach our hand up to Him who never lets go even though at times we are numbed by our Gethsemanes and we may be unaware that He is still there. The compassion and strength gained from these experiences will have us in turn, reaching out to others in need until we have formed the net that will hold up our freedoms when all else seems to crumble beneath us. What is left will be clean and seem as new and exciting to us as it did to our Founding Fathers.
We don’t know the timing but when trouble comes, we will not be sleeping and we will not be afraid.
Courage!
12 Comments so far...
Stumpy Says:
2 March 2008 at 7:21 pm.
Dont tell me not to be afraid. Ive spent so much time under my gosh dern kitchen table since I been reading this site that Cat thinks the rocker is his now. Tomorrow Ill be brave.
Saddened Says:
2 March 2008 at 7:25 pm.
Thank you. I need this kind of encouragement sometimes. This was very uplifting and filled with hope which is kind of strange since it is telling about troubling times coming.
Mac Says:
2 March 2008 at 8:26 pm.
Between these last day articles I am feeling fired up and ready to go. We really do have to work to not be discouraged guys. I love it when there is a blizzard and the family is all gathered up and cozy. I guess it kind of does feel like a blizzard is around the corner. A lot of families could use a kick in the butt to get over stupid problems and just love each other.
Iffer Says:
2 March 2008 at 9:54 pm.
I’m lucky to be in a family that comes together during hardships, I hope everyone can “get over stupid problems and just love each other.” -i like how Mac worded it. It is so true.
Nalvy Says:
2 March 2008 at 9:55 pm.
My family needs that kick in the but… not my adopted family though..they are awesome… I am talking about my other family.
I have seen what this world can do to families and it breaks my heart. We all need to stick together and become one big family…. when that happens nothing can shake us!
Cameron Says:
2 March 2008 at 10:27 pm.
This is a whole new way to look at things. It reminds me that God is in charge ultimately and even if we mess up, he is still going to bring the world through all this and we’ll come out the other side better and closer to him. This really is inspiring. I’ll sleep better tonight.
Chuck C Says:
2 March 2008 at 10:53 pm.
Thank you Joy.
Angela Rogin Says:
3 March 2008 at 9:23 am.
Beautiful!
Jesse Says:
3 March 2008 at 1:12 pm.
We need to become more united and try to change America back to what it was meant to be.
Pickles Says:
3 March 2008 at 2:14 pm.
Wow I loved this. I agree that so many families are so messed up. I think when some of the stuff in the book of Revelation happens it really will get families to be close to each other. Its important to have some good things to look forward to because it will be hard.
rorin Says:
3 March 2008 at 5:32 pm.
This was great. It is easy to be overwhelmed by all that is going on in our country, especially when we consider the scope of what is happening. We should not feel helpless. There is a scripture in the New Testament that I really like which says, “Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.”(James 3:4) If we do our little parts we can still have a great affect on the direction of this country. I feel that great impact can come from simply teaching good values in the family.
Ghost Says:
3 March 2008 at 7:12 pm.
Right on Rorin. The family and where it all should be happening. Sometimes I don’t think I can do any good but maybe this blog can be a small helm. Who knows?
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