Who’s
in Charge?
After
I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the
rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great
and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your
wives and your homes.” – Nehemiah 4:14
In many ways
it’s a fight between those who have money and power and those who are regular
people. Factor in people who want to be part of the money and power group and
it appears a landslide toward disaffiliation from the United Methodist Church.
But God has never been One to sit on the sidelines while people try to destroy
His church.
What’s going
to happen? I really don’t know. It’s impossible to predict what God will do. He
could leave people who claim to know Him to their own devices. He could allow
evil to rise up and use His name to further themselves. Or He could raise His
might against those who seek to control what is His.
Satan is
doing his best to destroy what God has built. At least that is what appears to
be happening. I wonder now how long Satan has been a part of this church. How
long have people masqueraded as Christ followers all the while only knowing the
darkness of evil in their hearts?
People are
afraid. They follow like little puppets, assured that going against those in
power will result in destruction. They’ve witnessed the business dealings, the
legal proceedings, the horror of opposing a ruling class that appears
unstoppable. This is the Deep South. This is still a small town. Certain
families are in charge.
Until they’re
not. If we truly believe in the Gospel, if we truly know that God judges our
hearts, if we truly understand the power of the Holy Spirit, then how can we
give up without a fight?
I’ve seen
miracles happen. I’ve witnessed God showing up in the midst of the impossible.
I’ve watched as those who seemed untouchable were brought low by the mighty
power of Jesus.
I have no idea
how this will end. But I do believe that in this moment God has called me to
stand still and watch His mighty sword. Perhaps Whatever happens, I follow
Christ. I call on Him for strength and wisdom. I pray for light to guide the
way. His will be done.
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