Living in the Last Hour

Evangelicals that encouraged this man of dissension… God will hold accountable

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Today, is a sad day in this Christian nation. The other day, I asked myself if 2021 could be worse than 2020? Clearly, the answer is yes. But what just happened in Christendom? This is a nation that people from other nations see as a beacon of hope, but today that hope may have dwindled. I use no names, because this is only one man of dissension. And we know there have been others. Still, today, I couldn’t believe what I was watching. People, educated, uneducated, the rich and the poor, the young and the old, and the Christian, presented themselves to do the bidding of this man. How did he pull that off?

And while many leaders can admit that today’s events were instigated by the man of dissension he was not working alone. I know there were many evangelicals, and Republicans, most of which are one and the same, that supported (as it was called today “aided and abetted) this man’s delusions, conspiracy theories, and spread their own prophetic warnings. These evangelicals demand a moral society, yet they incite distrust, conspiracies, and rioting and not just in the election process, but in facing COVID-19. It will not be easy to forget the images of fellow Americans storming the U.S. Capitol? Scripture says, God is not mocked.

“An ungodly man digs up evil, and it is on his lips like a burning fire. A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates the best of friends. A violent man entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good. He winks his eye to devise perverse things; he purses his lips and brings about evil.”

Proverbs 16:27-30

As a body of believers, either God lives in us, or He doesn’t. Either we belong to God, or we don’t.

God is with His people regardless of who rules the land, yet some evangelical leaders promoted this man of dissension, insisting that without this leader the world would fall into total moral decline. If we believe the Scriptures we know that moral decline will continue.

It is God’s faithfulness that keeps us and that I trust in. Jesus does not carry a machine gun, a rifle, or a handgun. He doesn’t carry a flag. He does not ask us to carry either. Jesus asked us to pick up our cross and follow Him. Remember, He is the one that drew the line in the sand. Our God is not a God of prosperity. He is not a genie in a bottle. Our God, is many things, but He is a God of compassion. God blesses this nation, He blesses His people. “Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and whom He wills He hardens.”

Christian is our godly identity. American is our worldly identity. We are in this world, but we are not of this world. I agree with elected leaders that today was heartbreaking. For me it was heartbreaking because rioters flew their flag identifying as Trump supporters and “Christian”, carrying Jesus flags, and though they were exercising the right to protest, it quickly turned to rebellion.

If the purpose for the gathering was to simply protest the certification of the electoral votes then clearly the mission failed. Watching life coverage, all I saw was a people completely bewitched by the voice, the words of one man.

“Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord?Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.”

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being king.”

1 Samuel 15:22-23

To be still in the Lord is not a sign of weakness no more than strength is a sign of power. God will not be mocked. Proverbs 19:21 says “There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.”

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:1-13

It’s in this last hour that believers… “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8

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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.

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