That Was the Year That Was…. |
There are many ways to describe 2021. Sociologically, it was a year encased by the unknown and encircled with anxiety and fear...a year of protests, pontification, and propaganda. It was a year filled with liars and deceivers in the media, in academia, and the government. It was a year of collusion, corruption, and change. Spiritually, it was a year of confusion by which people were perplexed and puzzled as to not only what was going on but why. Trust has waned, relationships have been strained and for many, Christ, the center, will not hold. In some ways we do not know what is happening to us, and that is precisely what is happening to us… We do not know what is happening to us! However, if you read the New Testament, you will discover that none of this is new. We should not be surprised by the fiery ordeal we at times find ourselves enmeshed in for we live in a world that lies in the lap of the evil one. It is governed by the god of this world and all of creation groans and waits for God and the Sons of God to be revealed. Until then we are to resist the devil and he will flee. We are to not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of our mind. We are to focus on whatever is true and honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, and if there is anything worthy of praise, we are to let our minds dwell on these things. We do not know what will come in 2022. But we know that He will come soon. And He comes for us. Therefore, if we can trust Him with the last hour then we can trust Him with the next minute. Happy New Year! Serving Him with you until He comes for us, Fred |