+ “Right on the mark” once
again, today, our scripture readings “hit the proverbial ‘nail on the head’”: our
readings put us directly in touch with the reality of reckless and chaotic,
contradictory and conspiratorial, deceptive and deplorable behavior not only
with the goings on in our own governing bodies in these United States, but
also, the activities of our opponents, both subtle and demonstrative! – the Adversary-in-Chief being the Devil himself, who in his cunning and
conniving, makes it appear that he is absent, while his influence witting or
unwitting wreaks havoc in the almost
incredible words and deeds of national leaders.
The gospel passage today
speaks about kingdoms divided against
themselves falling, and falling hard! The kingdom of our nation is being
divided against itself like no other time in its history. Is this some
coincidence and fatal flaw in history, or is it the work of Beelzebul himself,
who does not learn from his mistakes, and who is attempting to build a house of
card, with sand?!
Any
house built on sand will not last – as the ocean tide of human
history tells us, and tells us forcefully. Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall
which are not built on the will of God and his desire for a peaceful coalition
of friendly participants in a global community of freedom, cooperation and
sharing of the wealth of each segment involved.
Again, from the gospel passage
comes proof already tried and tested in the annals of human history, that a strongly protected palace is safe, for its
inhabitants and its possessions, but when a stronger foe attacks and overcomes
the palace, the security protections and armor are removed and the spoils of
victory are distributed to a foreign kingdom.
We must not let this dynamic
play out in this way: and it does not have to: because Jesus tells us that those who are with him, are not against him,
and he will lead them – in his ways of truth, justice, beauty and goodness;
fairness, right-living, compassion, mercy and forgiveness – to victory over
said Enemy, the real enemy which is Satan and his minions.
This directly relates to what
is going on in our midst; and there is every indication that this truly is the
real opening volley in the Last Battle before the establishment of the New
Kingdom, in the New Heavens and the New Earth!
If
today, you hear his voice, if today any of this rings true, if today
you hear the Final Trumpet a way off in the distance – harden not your heart, your mind and your willingness to help
others – get ready for the Final Showdown – that will be rewarding and amazing
for the faithful, prayerful, generous souls, and condemning, terrible, and
truly gruesome for those who let
themselves be trumped by Beelzebul!
Beware! Be
forewarned! BE READY!
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