The Battle Is Real
May 10th, 2009With ancestors on the North and South in the War Between the States, I have learned to appreciate both sides of the conflict. Occasionally I get to visit battlefields where I imagine the battle that occurred. I remember standing at the starting point of Pickett’s charge in Gettysburg and being overwhelmed with a sense of awe considering the courage of the men (and boys) who marched across that open field.The Bible reminds us of real conflict, too. David really went down into the valley to defeat Goliath. Jesus really went into the wilderness to do battle with the adversary in his temptations. He really went to the cross and rose from the dead to strike the victory blow for us.
There are battles yet to be fought. We are in one right now in our own community and nation. For years Christians have been silent because we did not want to appear “overbearing” or “harsh.” As a result we have allowed corruption to slide into our nation on many levels.
It is time to stand up and fight. It is time to go into the valley to confront the giant. It is time to go into the wilderness to battle the adversary. This is a spiritual battle for the souls of Americans and the world.
Do your part. Pray for God to lift his face toward us. Know, live, and teach His word. Stand against the onslaught of evil anywhere it is present.
Keep The Light Burning!
Perry Greene
