Daily Archives: March 23, 2012

A Summation

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Germany and the allies fought to the death.  And anyone who capitulated with the enemy, on either side, was shot dead where he stood.  I mention this because there are places where compromise is not an option to either side of a war.  There are those who are given as ambassadors to present an offer of peace between the forces.  But for the most part, compromise is never a welcome ally in war.  And a soldier on the ground, in battle, should never compromise.

It is said to us that we do not war against flesh and blood in the propagation of the Gospel of the Lord.  But we war against things unseen.  However when we are presented with those moments of non-compromise it is astounding to witness how hard a rock the human heart can become.

Now, I don’t understand all the dynamics of that spiritual warfare.  What I do know is that when I encounter a hardened heart it is to a man that I address my words.

There are some who absolutely refuse to surrender any morsel of ground in their rebellion.  And I find these sort in the camp of atheists.  I have made up my mind to be quite brisk with them.  It does not do either of us any good to patronize the other.  We are of vastly different fathers.  Though Jesus teaches me to try to inject reason, I find their responses quite vile and insulting.  They are on the attack because they think they have something to gain by waging war against God’s people.  It as if they are pure animal now.  And having smelled blood they will stop at nothing to kill what is true and pure.

You think this is too harsh a statement against them?  I don’t.  I have had enough encounters to solidify my understanding.  The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”  And who can bring reason to a fool?

What is odd about their stance is that they will certainly give account of themselves.  They refuse to listen to reason yet they accuse God’s people of that very crime.  It’s a done deal with me.  No more kumbaya with atheists.  From now on I will point them to the Lord.  They argue with me to no effect.  So why argue at all?  Not one encounter with them has proven profitable.  Not one.   No more compromising language.  No copitulation with the godless.

I will gladly speak to you who hold God so in such a vulgar contempt so as to say He does not exist.  But do not expect a warm welcome here.  By your choice, I will say it again, by your choice we are at war.

The Game of LIFE

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Board for the game Quantum

Board for the game Quantum (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

It was said, “The game is afoot.”  And we knew the action was about to pick up.  Just what did that mean though?  It meant that someone was to pursue.  Someone was to avoid.  And, usually, someone had been victimized.  Quite possibly someone was either going to die or someone had died.  Regardless the story line, a crime had been committed and justice was employed to rectify the situation as well as it can be rectified.

I find this same concept in the Gospel of Christ Jesus.  We all know what it means to play a game.  And in some games we are the direct players, hide and seek is one which comes to mind.  There are also board games and video games, in which we are simply the ones who manipulate the outcome according to our choices.

This “place of testing” is just that sort (in my understanding).  We are the pieces which are moved from one place to another according to the skill of the Most High God.  He will win.  And He will reward the players according to their submission.  He is not unjust at all.  But in this concept I find myself more willing than ever to submit.

What is pleasing to God is pleasing to all, in the end.  And it is a privilege to encounter this game with a light heart; a heart willing to die for the sake of the pleasure of my God.  I know this is a slightly childish look at suffering for the sake of Jesus’ name.  But it is also a powerful word of inspiration to those who can stomach the reality of their position, plight, and hope.