What Does the Bible Say About Signs Of The End Times?
awesome stream of verses
FROM THE NATION OF THE CROSS
Great in the eyes of the Lord are the death of his children
Monday, March 16, 2015
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Benjamin Watson
I hope Mr Watson doesn't mind but,,,,,,
At some point while I was playing or preparing to play Monday Night Football, the news broke about the Ferguson Decision. After trying to figure out how I felt, I decided to write it down. Here are my thoughts:
I'M ANGRY because the stories of injustice that have been passed down for generations seem to be continuing before our very eyes.
I'M FRUSTRATED, because pop culture, music and movies glorify these types of police citizen altercations and promote an invincible attitude that continues to get young men killed in real life, away from safety movie sets and music studios.
I'M FEARFUL because in the back of my mind I know that although I'm a law abiding citizen I could still be looked upon as a "threat" to those who don't know me. So I will continue to have to go the extra mile to earn the benefit of the doubt.
I'M EMBARRASSED because the looting, violent protests, and law breaking only confirm, and in the minds of many, validate, the stereotypes and thus the inferior treatment.
I'M SAD, because another young life was lost from his family, the racial divide has widened, a community is in shambles, accusations, insensitivity hurt and hatred are boiling over, and we may never know the truth about what happened that day.
I'M SYMPATHETIC, because I wasn't there so I don't know exactly what happened. Maybe Darren Wilson acted within his rights and duty as an officer of the law and killed Michael Brown in self defense like any of us would in the circumstance. Now he has to fear the backlash against himself and his loved ones when he was only doing his job. What a horrible thing to endure. OR maybe he provoked Michael and ignited the series of events that led to him eventually murdering the young man to prove a point.
I'M OFFENDED, because of the insulting comments I've seen that are not only insensitive but dismissive to the painful experiences of others.
I'M CONFUSED, because I don't know why it's so hard to obey a policeman. You will not win!!! And I don't know why some policeman abuse their power. Power is a responsibility, not a weapon to brandish and lord over the populace.
I'M INTROSPECTIVE, because sometimes I want to take "our" side without looking at the facts in situations like these. Sometimes I feel like it's us against them. Sometimes I'm just as prejudiced as people I point fingers at. And that's not right. How can I look at white skin and make assumptions but not want assumptions made about me? That's not right.
I'M HOPELESS, because I've lived long enough to expect things like this to continue to happen. I'm not surprised and at some point my little children are going to inherit the weight of being a minority and all that it entails.
I'M HOPEFUL, because I know that while we still have race issues in America, we enjoy a much different normal than those of our parents and grandparents. I see it in my personal relationships with teammates, friends and mentors. And it's a beautiful thing.
I'M ENCOURAGED, because ultimately the problem is not a SKIN problem, it is a SIN problem. SIN is the reason we rebel against authority. SIN is the reason we abuse our authority. SIN is the reason we are racist, prejudiced and lie to cover for our own. SIN is the reason we riot, loot and burn. BUT I'M ENCOURAGED because God has provided a solution for sin through the his son Jesus and with it, a transformed heart and mind. One that's capable of looking past the outward and seeing what's truly important in every human being. The cure for the Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice and Eric Garner tragedies is not education or exposure. It's the Gospel. So, finally, I'M ENCOURAGED because the Gospel gives mankind hope.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Friday, February 27, 2015
ROMANS 12:19-20
19. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay saith the Lord.
20. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the world rulers, of the darkness of this age, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Ephesians 6:12
It is said in Egyptian literature that the repentant person would walk with a vessel of some sort full of hot coals symbolizing their repentance, thus the analogy of heaping hot coals on the enemies head.
Satan is the ruler of this world for now. He has his own set up over cities and countries and leaders until Jesus comes back and takes it from him. We will go into that later.
20. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the world rulers, of the darkness of this age, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Ephesians 6:12
It is said in Egyptian literature that the repentant person would walk with a vessel of some sort full of hot coals symbolizing their repentance, thus the analogy of heaping hot coals on the enemies head.
Satan is the ruler of this world for now. He has his own set up over cities and countries and leaders until Jesus comes back and takes it from him. We will go into that later.
Pray
Please pray for these newest of kidnap victims. Pray to give them strength, comfort, boldness in the face of the enemy but, love for the enemy also.
REVELATIONS 6:8-11
8. And I looked, and behold a pale (green) horse; and his name was Death, and hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with the sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
9. And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held;
10. And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long , O Lord holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
11. And white robes were given unto every one of them, that they should rest yet for a little season until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
I know it is hard to understand but, in praying for our enemies it is as the bible says heaping coals upon their heads.
REVELATIONS 6:8-11
8. And I looked, and behold a pale (green) horse; and his name was Death, and hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with the sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
9. And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held;
10. And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long , O Lord holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
11. And white robes were given unto every one of them, that they should rest yet for a little season until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
I know it is hard to understand but, in praying for our enemies it is as the bible says heaping coals upon their heads.
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