I just woke up to a cup of Door County Highlander Grog Coffee. A little bit of sinus issues is forcing me and Rene both to lay low for the day and rest.
God has led me to comment on terrorism today. In order to do that we need to take a look at Psalm 11.
Psalm 11
For the director of music. Of David.
1 In the Lord I take refuge.
How then can you say to me:
“Flee like a bird to your mountain.
2 For look, the wicked bend their bows;
they set their arrows against the strings
to shoot from the shadows
at the upright in heart.
3 When the foundations are being destroyed,
what can the righteous do?”
How then can you say to me:
“Flee like a bird to your mountain.
2 For look, the wicked bend their bows;
they set their arrows against the strings
to shoot from the shadows
at the upright in heart.
3 When the foundations are being destroyed,
what can the righteous do?”
4 The Lord is in his holy temple;
the Lord is on his heavenly throne.
He observes everyone on earth;
his eyes examine them.
5 The Lord examines the righteous,
but the wicked, those who love violence,
he hates with a passion.
6 On the wicked he will rain
fiery coals and burning sulfur;
a scorching wind will be their lot.
the Lord is on his heavenly throne.
He observes everyone on earth;
his eyes examine them.
5 The Lord examines the righteous,
but the wicked, those who love violence,
he hates with a passion.
6 On the wicked he will rain
fiery coals and burning sulfur;
a scorching wind will be their lot.
7 For the Lord is righteous,
he loves justice;
the upright will see his face.
he loves justice;
the upright will see his face.
Terrorists seek to get to the foundations of the soul. They seek to kill and strike fear into our foundation so we react in a way that allows them to win. King David was experiencing the same thing when Saul was hunting him down everywhere. It seemed as if no where was safe. We need to keep the foundation of our hearts solid. We need to return to God and His ways. This keeps the foundation strong while events unfold that shake us to the bone. We need to run to God. He will strengthen our souls to withstand fear. He alone empowers armies to win against evil. But we ourselves must not partner with evil and expect to win. As a world we must return to the Designer of All Good and the Foundation of Heaven and Earth. Then despite the things that are seen, we have peace that surpasses all understanding. When we do this, all we have to do is wait on God to prevail and He will.
Goodbye for now. Peace be with you.
Marty
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