Sons of Light

Greetings in the Lord!

Well, with the election finished and votes counted it seems that the US has decided to go with "the windstorm" for another 4 years....  But the many promises the Lord has been giving to me for the US as of late were for a new administration, not the same one, so now what?  As I pondered these things in my heart I recalled the many other countries who over the years had opted out of God's plans for blessings and restoration to go their own way.  Take Russia, for example; when they embraced Communism and shut the doors to the Church they shut the doors to a rich Christian heritage and the many blessings that come with serving God.  For 80 years they wandered in the wilderness, so to speak, to now where they are still learning what is it to be a "free" citizen.  In fact, for many their "freedom" almost seems a curse as they recall the days in Communism where at least there was enough food to eat, a job to go to and some money in their pockets.  Such is the two-edged "gift" of freewill choice, I suppose.  God alone knows the thoughts and plans He has for us, but we do have a choice as to whether we will embrace His will for our lives or go our own way. 

But in the midst of dark days we can be assured of one thing--light shines even brighter!  Those were the days of Daniel and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.  We know of their great trials and deliverances, and promotions in authority above their enemies.  They were determined to not compromise in their faith and blend with the pagan society they found themselves in--and were blessed accordingly.  Those are great models for us to follow today.  I also am reminded of how Ezekiel was called to minister to rebellious Israel as a whole, but even then he preached about individual accountability: the Lord rewards each according to his own behavior.  Therefore we know we can boldly go forth in hope and in the assurance that God will not abandon those who love Him.  Even in the middle of the windstorm we know that God will be our support, He will hear our prayers for deliverance and will be our Shelter and High Tower.        

~Be blessed and be a blessing.     

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