Reflections on the day after...
I was asked today whether or not I believed that Obama's election is a sign of the tribulation. I guess my answer would be simply that I believe Obama's election is a sign of God's righteous judgement falling on America - deserved, without a doubt. Looking at His dealings with men and nations in the past, the question would be "How could He NOT judge us?" As I look at the Word of God and at where America is today, I believe He is, indeed, bringing judgement to bear against us. At one and the same time, I also know that even when He moves in judgement, He moves only out of love, when dealing with His own. It is still true that all things work together for good to those that love Him and are called according to His purpose...all things.
I never try to second-guess the time of His return, and, to be honest, pay no attention to those predictions. Yes, those who know/believe the Word are able to see definite "signs of His coming," but the day and the hour, no man knows. What we can most assuredly do, though - even as mere men - is to make sure we're ready - whenever He comes. :o)
As recently as last night, I was with other Christians who were pleading with God, begging Him, to give us a man who would allow a return in our land to Biblical principles. Some would say He did not answer. God ALWAYS hears and answers His children! But just as a loving, wise earthly father will do, God does not always say yes; sometimes He says no. Last night, He said no. I don't know all of the "Why?" but I know He has a plan in mind - and that plan is for the good of His children. Psalm 119:28 best describes the cry of my heart today: "My soul melts from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word." I've no doubt but that He'll do just that - in His own time and way. That is enough.
I'm currently re-memorizing Romans 8. In talking with James today about verse 36, we talked about how while Americans don't identify too well with that verse, God's children in places like China, Egypt, Libya, India, and other places with severe persecution of Christians, understand it quite well ... and are easily able to personally identify with it. I believe Obama's election adds somber reason to believe that American believers, too, will come to understand. That's not a prediction, just where my thoughts are. God knows. However, far better it would be to prepare for it - and end up not actually "going there" - than to find ourselves "there" without having prepared.
May we be found faithful!
This is STILL the day that the Lord has made; I will determinedly rejoice and be glad in it.
Sherri
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