I am a sworn optimistic pessimist. I am optimistic because I know who has won the greatest war ever fought: the war over Sin, Satan and Death. Jesus came the first time as the suffering Messiah to make clear the war will be won. He will come a second time to judge the nations and all those who have turned their back on Jesus. Thus the pessimistic side. You see when Jesus comes as the reigning King He will judge those who rejected Him and followed their own plans under the tutelage of Satan (whether they know it or not). Evil will be in this world until the day Jesus returns. We are unable to control or stop it. This does not mean we cease trying to mitigate against it. As messengers of the Good News we are also purveyors of justice where and when possible.
There are many pundits with many ideas of what needs to happen: "we need to share the Gospel with the terrorists" or "we need to make a parking lot out of the hideouts where they plot to put feet to their hatred. "
The reality is we are in a war whose end will come when Jesus returns. We are not going to "fix" it or make the world into a heaven on earth. I say this because we must be realistic and determined. Yes, let's focus on sharing the Gospel with those who hate us, no we will not be the wrath of God on our enemies. As the armies marched towards Berlin after the Normandy landing they suffered many casualties. The end was never in question, but the need to fight the battles was essential. Let us be ready day and night to take the message of God's love to all, but make not mistake there will be plenty of men and women who are deceived by Satan ready to confront our love with anger, hate and violence. We are at war and need to understand each battle is fought in the spiritual realm even as we put feet to the Good News.
Let's marshal our forces to storm the heavenlies in order to take the Good News to the whole world.
For the latest update on Kenya check out Renita Reed's blog: Click Here
There are many pundits with many ideas of what needs to happen: "we need to share the Gospel with the terrorists" or "we need to make a parking lot out of the hideouts where they plot to put feet to their hatred. "
The reality is we are in a war whose end will come when Jesus returns. We are not going to "fix" it or make the world into a heaven on earth. I say this because we must be realistic and determined. Yes, let's focus on sharing the Gospel with those who hate us, no we will not be the wrath of God on our enemies. As the armies marched towards Berlin after the Normandy landing they suffered many casualties. The end was never in question, but the need to fight the battles was essential. Let us be ready day and night to take the message of God's love to all, but make not mistake there will be plenty of men and women who are deceived by Satan ready to confront our love with anger, hate and violence. We are at war and need to understand each battle is fought in the spiritual realm even as we put feet to the Good News.
Let's marshal our forces to storm the heavenlies in order to take the Good News to the whole world.
For the latest update on Kenya check out Renita Reed's blog: Click Here
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