Living in the Last Hour

What Christians fail to understand

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From the get go evangelicals were drawn to Trump. His life of immorality did not seem to bother their spiritual conscious. Big red flag goes ignored. How will our children retell the events of 2020 to their children? How will they explain what happened on January 6, 2021 – a day that will live in infamy just like Dec 7, 1941; September 11, 2001?

Evangelicals saw Trump as the man to lead the church into some kind of light, some kind of enlightenment, or some kind of revival in America and in Christian history. His followers are still convinced of that and continue to see him as their new leader. Republicans are ready to create a new party with him as their leader. They now aim their hostilities toward fellow republicans calling them traitors. Now, if these folks are Christians, Houston we have a problem. It makes no sense that a sitting president would take down his own country. God commanded us to obey our leaders, to pray for them not to engage them in the affairs of the world. Sounds like a Channing Tatum movie. Well, I can see Channing Tatum playing the vice president.

Evangelicals saw Trump as Cyrus. He came along to stop the killing of millions of innocent unborn. He came to protect gun rights. He came to make American great again. My question has always been, “What was wrong with American before? If, as Christians, we believe we live in a blessed nation, then what’s wrong with it? Are we demanding more of God? Are we discontented with all that His has blessed us with? Wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites were not content with manna, the food that God provided. They demanded meat. Well, God gave gave them quail and lots of it. I can understand people wanting to be treated with respect, with equal protection under the law, but people that want more, when they already have more than their share, that’s just not Christian like. In Christ, we are all equal, but in the world… well?

When every man feels a commitment to protect his own empire who will call out Peter’s hypocrisy? Abortion is not a Goliath. Goliath is the audacity of man to put himself above God, to say that he is greater than any man in history? Saying God Bless America is not the same as saying glory to the Lord Almighty. Praise His holy name. In my time, I have never heard those words come out of any president. Have you?

Who is Goliath, if not the man who is spouting off all his greatness, all his achievements, daring to say he has done it. He has the power to do what he wills and to make others do his bidding. Oh, that reminds of King Nebuchadnezzar. Does anyone see the writing on the wall?

Here, is yet another awakening. Now is the time for Christians to examine their walk. God anoints leaders. He has anointed the next President of the United States.

Let us pray for our new leadership. I pray that God will guide his steps. I pray that God will protect him and his team. The Scriptures tell us “Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

And, “There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.” “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Lord, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. In Christ’s name I pray. Amen

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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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