A Time for War

The Bible’s Book of Ecclesiastes reminds us there is a time for everything…"a time for peace and a time for war."

Like it or not, America is facing a time of war.

Our leaders are preparing us for a protracted struggle. The opening shots of World War III have already been fired on our shores. The targets of this cruel assault were by and large civilians. And while our sons and daughters are half way around the world, doing their patriotic duties and making us proud, those of us on the home front are equally likely to suffer significant casualties.

During the days of ancient, heroic struggles, all great cities kept watchmen on the wall to warn of approaching armies. Like the Trojan horse strategy that brought down that impressive civilization of Asia Minor, our enemies have already penetrated the great ocean barriers that once protected the United States…and we, too, welcomed them in with open arms.

In my role as one of the modern watchmen, I raise my voice to warn America. To arms. To arms.

We must be vigilant, our stocks of food and medical supplies updated. We must provide our families with whatever protection we can against pending biological, chemical and nuclear attacks.

Most of all…first of all, we must repent and pray.

The Lord God of the Universe has not chosen me as His personal confidante to tell me whether the attack and pending counter-attacks were sent by Him or His Adversary. I have heard well-meaning Christians espousing both points of view.

But I do know the only "high wall," a place of shelter during this dangerous time for our nation, is within the loving arms and nail-scarred hands of our Savior Jesus Christ. "Hide me in the clefts of the rock until the indignation be overpast."

Jesus is the rock of our salvation, his side cleft by a Roman spear to spill the blood that bought our eternal life. We’re promised that no one who puts their trust in Him will be ashamed.

That’s good enough for me.

Now, more than ever, when men’s hearts will be failing them for the things that are coming upon the earth…anthrax, VX gas and thermonuclear weapons, there is no suitable place of protection for any of us but under His glorious wings.

I am not ridiculing or denying the wisdom of making physical preparations for the hard times ahead. That would be pure foolishness.

But when you’re packing your Brita water filters, MRE’s, 30 caliber ammunition, toilet paper, colloidal silver, anti-biotics and batteries, don’t forget to leave room in the glove compartment for one more thing.

The family Bible.

It just might save more than your life.

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