What are we in for?
Since being saved in 1982, the Lord has worked in my life. It is what He does for His children. It took Him years to get me to place where I would accept His love for me. After, years of existing in an abusive marriage, the marriage finally ended. The Lord was gracious, but it was not an easy tear. It took a couple of years to come to an agreement on the children. At the time, since separating from my ex-husband I began keeping a journal of my experiences. In it I kept my deep dark thoughts, fragmented as they were. I clung to my God. Often, I found myself in tears over my situation. It was an ugly period in my life, but I give God the glory. He sustained me. During the many storms in my life, God was my anchor. He held me down when winds and crashing waves wanted to throw me up against the rocks. My Christian friends knew of my struggles. They did their best to encourage me, and pray for me. I was not always committed to a church. More than a couple of fellow believers would question my commitment to the Lord. Yet, they never did question my faith or love for the Lord. Did I have bouts of disbelieve? Yes. Lately, as a believer, I feel like we (people who call themselves Christian) are not reading the same Bible.
To me, many of the behaviors and actions of people who claim to be Christians are reprehensible. And contradictory to Scripture. How can one who is casting stones be a good neighbor and a good citizen? The truth is not bombarded by atheists. The truth is twisted by the enemy, who knows the Scriptures better than most Christians. Satan believes in God. He knows better than to question God’s existence, but he can surely make others question it. So, today, I got into this back and forth posting on Facebook. I was engaging with a woman commenting on a post by a well-known pastor. I usually do not respond to posts. Mainly because I want to hear from the pastor. They never comment. Instead, other people respond. And it is not always a civil dialogue. Anyway, I wanted to share this tidbit of dialogue to show how off the rails some believers have gone. The message was “Render unto Caesar what is Caesar.” And this individual had this to say.
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Hypocrisy can be found all around us.
Some of these Christians are quick to spew hate. Yet, short on the knowledge of Scripture. It is disturbing on so many levels. The Scriptures are clear on how God’s children are to behave, live and interact with fellow believers and the world. It is so easy to get carried away with hypocrisy. Are we living in the last days? It sure feels like it. But not because of the evil in the world. The world is what it is. If I believe the Scriptures and I do. It is only going to get worse. No man can stop what God has already set in motion. And Jesus told us we would face persecution. He warned us about the Pharisees and so much more. Perhaps, the end is closer than we believe. Scripture says only God, the Father, knows the day and hour. It is hard to forget. It was the religious people, the very people of God, who sought to crucify Jesus.
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
So as the children of God, should we fear anything?
Let those who have ears, hear.
Living in the Last Hour 
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