A Modern Woman's Perspective On The Kingdom of God on Earth


March 28, 2016

A Reason To Weep

     Around the world yesterday, millions of Christians celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  That is the point of this blog post ... not to engage in a conversation whether "Easter" is named after a pagan goddess; or the relevance of Passover to the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord --- although both are topics I am passionate about.  No, today I am reminded that if not for the hope that lies in Jesus's Resurrection, I would feel despair and defeat.
     Once again, the Adversary of Christ influenced a suicide bomber in Pakistan.  At least 65 people were killed, and over 300 were wounded.  Most of the victims were Christian women and children who had gone to a park to celebrate Easter weekend.  And that was the point ... they were deliberately targeted because they were Christian ... and because it was Easter.
     You see, there is a very real antichrist spirit that is preparing the way for the Man of Lawlessness, which will make it easier for him to control the entire world in that short 7-year period called the Tribulation.  And the Enemy knows how it all turns out.  So it is in his best interest to engender hate among as many of the world's population as he can before his time runs out.  Those whom he can capture in his web of deception and lies will not inherit the eternal salvation that lies in faith in Jesus. So he celebrates victories like those in Pakistan; when he can convince a man that killing innocent children is justified and commanded by his god.  Each person he can convince to hate is one more that he can keep from running to Jesus.
     But he doesn't win them all!  Asad Shah was a 40-year-old Muslim shopkeeper in Glasgow Scotland.  Known for his compassionate nature and hope for tolerance among the world's religions, Shah was killed by a fellow Muslim for wishing Christians a "Happy Easter" on his Facebook page.  Last Thursday evening, he posted "Upcoming Special Event:  GOOD FRIDAY AND VERY HAPPY EASTER; ESPECIALLY TO MY BELOVED CHRISTIAN NATION (in the name of Allah) ... Let's follow the real footstep of Beloved Holy JESUS CHRIST (Peace Be Upon Him) and get the real success in both worlds."  Hours later he was stabbed in the head, and he was stomped to death.  While it might be easy to view this as a win for the bad guys, the spiritual realm cannot deny that Hate was jealous of the Love that Shah showed his fellow man.
     Yes, Asad Shah was a Muslim and he does not worship the One True God.  But it is unmistakable that his life has glorified Jesus and the Love that sacrificed Himself for the world's sins.  While the officials are willing to call his death a "religiously prejudiced" attack, we know it is more than that.  It is part of the cosmic battle for the souls and spirits of men.  The battle is coming into sharper focus, and the sides are being clearly drawn.  What better day than Easter to strike a blow against the Hope of mankind?
     But the attacks and strikes against Jesus aren't always so blatantly violent and savage.  Sometimes they are subtle and involve distraction and diversion; minimizing and diminishing God's Truth.  That was apparent when, as The Blaze wrote, a Fox News reporter took to the streets of New York to ask pedestrians about the holiday on Sunday, and its significance.   Answers ranged from Memorial Day to Passover to Father's Day.  One woman said Easter celebrated when Jesus Christ was born. Another said she’s “honestly not really sure.” And yet another responded with “the beginning of a new mom opening the womb.” Not really sure what that last comment was all about.
     Sadly, many people did not know that Easter celebrated Jesus's resurrection, nor where that event took place.  And the report did not elaborate, but I would not be surprised if many did not know the significance or implications of His death on the cross.  And that is reason to weep.  It is tragic that people are dying in the streets because they want to celebrate the resurrection of the risen Lord.  But I think it is even more devastating when the world is dying from a lack of knowledge of Him.  And that is becoming as effective a tool for the Enemy as a suicide bomber.
     When the world no longer knows that there is a God who loved them so much that He sacrificed His Son, or that a Savior came to sanctify and justify them before the God of the Universe, then all Hope will be lost and Death will rule the day.   There is far too much evidence that the Enemy is making his final moves.  While I weep for his temporary victories, I know my tears will soon be dried and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain; for the the devil's order of things will have passed away.  And that's reason to celebrate, indeed!

Romans 5:8    "But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!" 
 

3 comments:

  1. Belle, Its all the same battle. If we take our world paradigm glasses off- which see these dark events as separate engagements, things would become clearer. This is a spiritual battle with Satan and the dark side entities. Sure there are separate and powerful lesser gods at work here,Ishtar and Allah just happen to be the two at work in this satanic black op but it could be the fallen angel that is assigned to your province or geographical location just as well. The book of Daniel tells us that these princes of Satan are in a hierarchy and are assigned a territory. Lets open our spiritual battlefield up to a bigger unified enemy and start taking the fight to Satan directly. Look, Yeshua won this battle and has paraded these fallen ones through the streets of heaven as LOSERS who have had their wings clipped and their lips bloodied. They lost their chance at being an infinite being and got stamped with a "sell by " date; oh well sucks to be you.(this is why they despise you/us as being made in his image) Our job now isn't to sit idly by on this planet wondering how we can save one person; Our job is to figure out how to battle in the spirit war on earth until the "sell by" date comes due for these fallen angel freaks. Most christians think since the battle was won by Yeshua they no longer have a part to play. Sorry you've got a part to play. Eph 6:10 says you need spiritual armor. If the battle (on earth)is won then why do we need spiritual armor ? Get in your Bible and figure this out for yourself (your pastor probably can't articulate it or isn't even aware of a spiritual war) We need people like you dear reader in this fight! Now go and get your weapons figured out and your armor on! The fight is here and underway and Yeshua has a mission awaiting you!! -PLW

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  2. A very great article, and a very interesting reply. But dear anonymous, like my Lord and Savior, I also weep for every lost soul. And until I take my last breath during my earthly journey here, I will play the part that I have been given..........the only part...planting and watering His seed every minute of the day to all those headed for hell with Satan. For my Lord and Savior wants no one to perish. Yet, I could care less about fighting with the devil, for that battle has definitely already been won. Yet, when he wants to provoke my Lord and Savior while planting his weeds all around my harvest, then I will react. However, if one wants to pursue fighting him, then just grab your sword............the very Word of God. That's the best spiritual weapon to use against him until Jesus ends this war for good. But in the meantime, you are right..............there is much work to be done, and we must roll up our sleeves while hoping that America will repent. What work besides planting and watering His seed? For instance, on April 19th, the arched wall of the temple of Baal is going to be erected in New York Square. Who's doing this? Demon worshipers of course. How can we play our Christian part in this? We can start a petition, facebook our friends, or like Belle did, write an article that will encourage us as we finish this race and find another who has a petition to try and stop this arch from being built That's why I'm on facebook today. Does anyone know someone who is petitioning to try and stop this? God's blessings on all His servants everywhere as we battle to the end, and to God be ALL glory!!!

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    1. Yes, God has given us all different missions in this world to serve Him. The common instrument IS the Word of God, which is Yeshua. Just listen for His guidance through the Holy Spirit and follow His lead... we can all be victorious in our service to Him!

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