BYE, BYE, MISS AMERICAN PIE!

Good morning, blog readers, from sunny and cool (55 degrees) Wisconsin where. on my morning walk, I saw: 18 robins, 3 deer and heard the bullfrogs croaking from the pond!

This morning’s headline, from the Gatestone Institute, sadly got my attention: “As US Is Being Encircled by Enemies, the US Administration Wants Israel to Surrender to Terrorists!”

In the article, Majid Rafizadeh reported: “While Russian warships, including a nuclear submarine, this week docked in Cuba, and with China building a major deep-water port in Peru that could serve the Chinese military, the US administration is pressuring only Israel to allow the Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas to win the war it launched against Israel on October 7.

Instead of supporting Israel’s right to defend itself against coordinated and sustained attacks, the Biden administration’s public wavering suggests a pro-terrorist shift in US policy away from Israel. This shift represents a betrayal that leaves Israel in the no-win position of either rejecting US proposals, or allowing Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and other Iranian-backed terrorist groups to keep trying to advance their goal of ultimately destroying Israel.”

Let me remind Israel’s enemies that the Lord God has said, in Jeremiah 31:35-36, “Thus says the Lord, Who gives the sun for light by day, and the fixed order of the moon and the stars for light by night, Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar; the Lord of hosts is His name: If this fixed order departs from before Me, declares the Lord, then the offspring of Israel shall also cease from being a nation before Me forever.” Then, there is Zechariah 2:8 where the Lord God says: “For thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘After glory He has sent me against the nations which plunder you, for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye.”

So, let me warn all of Israel’s enemies, you don’t want to mess with the Lord God when it comes to Israel. And, let me warn all of Israel, without the Lord Jesus as your Messiah and Savior, you will spend your eternity in hell. So, if you haven’t already done so, agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). And, if you do, I’ll see you in heaven. Then watch, wait work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. Blessings with love in Christ, Doug (6/15/24)

LOVE THEM LIKE JESUS!

Good morning, blog readers, from cloudy and cool (29 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: a bunny! Thank You, Jesus!

Today’s question comes from Patti: “Since we are supposed to love all I find this very hard to do Even loving the President and all the awful government , how does one love all the terrorists and terrible people that are coming over our borders to rape, rob and torture us? How do we love them? I find this very hard to do. Even loving the President and all the awful government that is doing terrible things to us people. These to me are not God-loving people. They are more like the devil. Are we to love him too? No way!” We are not to love the devil, but to be aware of his schemes and lies (John 8:44).

Thanks, Patti for the question. Here’s a couple of Scriptures which might help. Paul wrote, in Romans 5:8, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we are yet sinners, Christ died for us.” And, in Romans 3:23, he also wrote: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” In other words, we all deserve to go to hell for eternity. But, because of God’s love for us, through Christ, His death, burial and resurrection, we can have all our sins forgiven and eternal life.

So, what are we to do in the meantime until Jesus comes? In the chorus of one of my favorite Christian, singing groups, Casting Crowns: “Just love her (him) like Jesus, carry her (him) to Him, His yoke is easy, His burden is light. You don’t need the answers to all of life’s questions, just know that He loves her (him), stay by her (his) side and love her (him) like Jesus.”

And, as far as loving the President, the first and, maybe best, thing we can do for him is to pray for him and all our government leaders which Peter commanded us to do in I Peter 2:13-17. In verse 17, the expression to “honor the king” means to “value” him. No ifs, ands or buts! Hope this helps.

Lord willing, I will answer another question. tomorrow. Please be patient with me, as I am getting lots of questions. May the Lord Jesus bless you with faith or more faith in Him. Love, Doug (2/13/24)

PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE DISASTER!

Good morning, blog readers, from clear and cool (32 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I saw: 6 deer, a dog and the heavens declaring the glory of God (Psalm 19:1)! Thank You, Jesus!

Last night, I watched about 30 minutes of the so-called “presidential debate” and that was enough for me. During that time, I did not hear any of the debaters say anything nice about his/her opponents in what I can only describe as a “hate-fest” from the start. I can only hope our young people were not watching.

Certainly, there is a lot of “hate” in the world. But, I am reminded by something Jesus said to His disciples, in Matthew 5:43-45: “You have heard that it was said, ‘you shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you in order that you may be sons (daughters) of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and unrighteous.”

Now, I don’t know where all the “debaters” (more like haters) stand in relation to Jesus. Certainly that’s between them and God Who knows everyone’s heart. But, I saw nothing resembling Jesus in any of the candidates to make me think they were representing God and Jesus on the platform. How sad! Then, I got to thinking, “Where is my heart and mind” in relation to God and Jesus?”

Certainly, I need to work on loving and forgiving like God and Jesus. How about you? May the Lord give us His wisdom, in the upcoming election to choose the most godly candidate who exemplifies the love of Christ that He might bless whomever He chooses to be the next President of the United States to His glory. Off to work! Please know I love you and am praying for you. Sincerely in Christ, Doug (12/7/23)