Living in the Last Hour

Why I could not agree, or support Evangelicals in their support of Trump

Published by

Irm

on

An effective strategy: Whisper in Eve’s ear. Adam will be caught unaware.

I always find it interesting the time of day that God reveals His truths, or where. It was about 11:15 p.m. when I jumped in the shower last night. Even though the 2020 Elections are now completed, the results continue to frustrate, if not anger, those disappointed by the outcome. And no one was more disappointed that Trump’s devoted evangelical followers, and those of course, that love their guns. And Texans love their guns. I, for one, could not comprehend the fanaticism over Trump, by evangelicals. And though the media continue to flood us with reports on Trump’s latest tactic to remain this nation’s top leader, it surprised me when the following thoughts played in my head. Take a read.

Christians, evangelicals, believers, however one identifies as a follower of Jesus Christ, a believer in the living God concern themselves with the monumental issue of abortion, as it pertains to the sanctity of life. A noble cause, but I find it difficult to accept that abortion would be God’s most pressing issue with man.

Yes, I agree God does value life. He values my life. He knows the exact moment I was formed in the womb. He knows the number of days He has fashioned out for me. He knows every direction I have taken, right when I should have gone left, left when I should have gone right. He knows when I move, hop, jump, wiggle, fidget instead of being still as He commands.

“Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them.”

(Psalm 139)

A child yet unborn neither knows good nor evil. Once it is born, it will be born with a sinful nature. He will learn good and evil all the days of his life. He will be good and evil. When he dies, he will go up or down. He will go to heaven, or he will burn in hell.

We don’t know where the unborn child goes if he dies before birth. Yes, we speculate. We hope always to see the unborn children again. While yet unborn, that life knew neither good nor evil. God knew the moment “life” formed in the womb. He knew every day fashioned out for every life created.

Man, born breathing, living, walking, talking – will die and he will go up, or down. He will go to heaven, or burn in hell. The born life, the sinful life, the ill life is the life that Jesus came to save. Jesus said the “healthy” have no need of a doctor. The Creator of man so loved His creation that He sent His only Son to die for their sin.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”

John 3:16-17

Does God concern Himself with life? Yes, because He wishes none to perish. He gives life, and He takes life. We have free will to choose life or death, but God evens knows the choices I’ll make to go left, or to go right. Does He not say that His children hear His voice?

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”

John 10:27-28

The enemy of God continues to use the same strategy he used in the Garden of Eden – because it worked. It worked superbly to bring about the fall of man. Was God surprised, or shocked? I don’t know, but I doubt it. I know He was prepared to deal with the situation.

The enemy’s strategy: Whisper into Eve’s ear. “Did God really say…?” Adam continues to be unaware of Eve’s tactics. He goes along with her to bite into whatever fruit she presents him. And they both pay the price for their disobedience.

God is clear. Listen to God. Do not overdramatize what He said. It’s very simple – “Eat here.”, “Don’t eat there.”

Q1. Is your pastor, your church body more concerned with who rules this country, than who rules your heart? If so, guess what?

“Houston, we’ve had a problem.”

Apollo Expeditions to the Moon, ch. 13.1, by James A. Lovell.

We’ve definitely had a problem in the church. It’s not news. These problems have been spoken about since the days of Jesus. And these problems is the reason your heart is the real problem. Obeying the laws of the land does not make one good or moral. It makes one civil.

Allowing the Holy Spirit to live through you, surrendering worldly desires for God’s desires, and listening and obeying His voice gives us the freedom to be good, and moral, and better equipped to obey the laws of the land without fear. But, sitting in church every day the doors are open, and your heart is continually wicked, repealing any law that addresses issues of morality will not matter. Your only hope remains steadfast, Jesus.

Q2. Who is that who lives in your heart?

“Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.”

Romans 8:12-17

Be blessed.

Leave a comment

Hello,

I’m Irma

Welcome to my little corner of the blog world. Here, I share my thoughts on Christianity, the things of God, and the ways He has shaped and guided my path through life. My journey with the Lord has been long and transformative, marked by moments of peace and joy and periods of uncertainty. I write, first and foremost, for myself—to process what the Lord so graciously reveals to me in Scripture. Sharing some of these truths has become a mission of sorts, via blogging. His word urges us to bear witness and encourage one another.

As I reflect on my own transformation, I can say that the church itself has transformed over the years and not necessarily for the good. I speak about my own experiences with the church. One lesson the Lord impressed upon me this year is that “truth is not always truth.” What do I mean by that? There have been times when I’ve shared a biblical insight, only to realize that other faithful believers interpret the same passage differently. In that instance, I find that the Lord reveals according to our understanding. When I share the need for a Damascus experience understandings diverged sharply. Believers that have been raised in the church do not feel that such an extreme experience is necessary for spiritual maturity. Our faith is truly shaped by our backgrounds. Spiritual journeys are not for everyone. This taught me that early socialization deeply colors our grasp of faith; what’s true for me may not resonate in the same way for someone else.

Similarly, lately I considered how “ignorance of Scripture was its own blessing,” I remembered my early walk with Christ. I had a blind faith. I knew little of doctrine or debate. I trusted the pastor. In those days, my faith and trust in the church and church leaders was simple—I accepted what was taught from the pulpit without questioning. I did not have the knowledge needed to question any teaching. There was a peace in not knowing all the controversies or complexities. As I grew and studied the scriptures, and did some additional research, as the Lord gave understanding, I found myself questioning everything I had been taught. I did not question my faith, or the existence of God. That ignorance, while limiting, protected me from confusion and doubt, allowing me to rest in childlike faith.

The church itself has seen many changes over the decades. Self-proclaimed prophets have introduced new doctrines, some bordering on heresy, while believers wrestle with their flesh and what it means to follow Christ in a society with so many freedoms. I remember a time, more than thirty years ago, when I trusted every word spoken in church. Now, I understand how easy it is to accept teachings that stray from biblical truth. The Scriptures warned us this would happen in the last days.

2 Timothy 4:2-4 (NKJV) “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.”

Current events—like the 2024 Election—have exposed deep flaws in American Christianity. Yet, through it all, Scripture assures me that God is sovereign. No wall built by human hands can withstand His judgment; no scheme crafted in darkness escapes His light. These lessons have become more real to me as I look back over my journals, filled with stories of God’s faithfulness during trials, tribulations and abundant grace. By sharing I hope those the Lord leads here will desire to seek God wholeheartedly, to find comfort knowing that He is always at work in our lives—often in ways we never considered.

Check out my books on Amazon for the Kindle App or in print.

Check out my latest title: Where are my Sheep? Available in Print & Kindle

The Diary of A Christian Woman

A Father Takes All: Four Generations of Growing up in Single Mother Homes – Grace Abounds

I Will Not Be Afraid: Living in the last Hour – Reflections of a Christian Woman

The Journey Endured: The Path to Meet God

Praise the God of the heavens!