Standing up for Christian beliefs

 

By Gary Andrews

gary@gadevotionals.com

 

     Today, it is my firm belief that we, as Christians, are being led astray by outside influences that is harming our beliefs and our country. Our God-fearing country is being tarnished by individuals seeking to better themselves and others and take away the rights of anyone that believes in Almighty God.

     This Covid pandemic has weakened our nation and for the most part, the entire world. Whether it was man manufactured or not, God allowed us to go through it. We have been told by our so-called leaders to follow the science if we want to control this disease. It has taken its toll on our churches, schools, businesses, and society in general. We have been told so many different things from so many different people that we have allowed ourselves to be caught up in the science instead of leaning and looking to the creator of the universe for help and instructions.

     Yes, this is a terrible disease and many, many people have lost their lives because of it. I have personally lost friends and relatives to complications of Covid. It hurts and I have shed tears, just as you have, for those that have gone on before me due to this disease and many of them much younger than I am.

     People have turned their faith away from our eternal father and put their trust in man for solutions. Our media has gone from reporting true news and happenings to editorialized opinions. During my tenure in the news industry, I was always taught to report the news as we knew it to be true and not put opinion in a story. Many of our media outlets are failing us because of their way of distributing news. They are appeasing their politicians and their views to gain control over the people. If we continue to do this, we are going to lose our freedom and our right to practice religion and be forced to worship their gods, not ours.

     It is time for us, as Christians, to stand up against these news outlets and self-serving people. We need to turn back to the Word of God and get on our knees and talk to the Lord about what we should do. We need to talk to people about the saving grace of Jesus and His eternal home. Life on earth is short, and we are not promised a tomorrow.

     I read something the other day that makes a lot of sense, “Ships don’t sink because of the water around them, ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don’t let what’s happening around you get inside you and weigh you down.”

     All of us need to read and re-read what the great prophet Isaiah told us in his book 43:2; “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.” He was talking about the Redeemer of Israel, and he is talking to us today. 

     Stand up Christians for your belief and your knowledge of Christ. Even though He has called some of our friends and relatives to be with Him, He will never forsake us or forget us! This Covid pandemic will also pass!

     Prayer: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your love and promise of an eternal home with you. Teach us to be faithful servants to and for you. Amen.

     (Suggested daily Bible readings: Sunday – Isaiah 43:1-7; Monday – Romans 8:28-30; Tuesday – Proverbs 3:5-6; Wednesday – Matthew 6:25-27; Thursday – Jeremiah 29:11-13; Friday – Philippians 4:6-7; Saturday – Psalm 118:8-9.) A601-21