Casualties of War and Hedonism

The inoculated

I wept bitterly last night, over the casualties, those that have willingly crossed the line that put them in harms way, into enemy territory.

They are the inoculated, those that have taken a deadly poison into their bodies under the guise of health. Some have not been tricked in this way: many of them don't believe the injection protects or prevents anything, accept of course, access to pleasure... they have fallen for one of Satans oldest tricks and temptations:

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour."All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me." (Matthew 4:8).  

Bend itself

I know we are in a spiritual battle, and yet, I have been struggling with understanding how the mind can bend itself in the direction of depravity to the point of being so debased, it no longer has the ability to recalibrate to truth, despite logical arguments and debating points presented. Get bent, an expression used to tell people to shove off, is now an everyday event... people are hell bent on their own destruction.

God and God alone

I have come to the conclusion, that since the flesh is demanding, it is reliance on God and God alone, that helps us navigate the rough rapid waters that the devil attempts to throw us into without a raft: I say this because I am recognizing how grievous this past year and a half has been, as I watch one professing Christian after the next, handing their lives over to worldly leaders that took liberties and stole freedom, only to promise its return with the compliance of those they subjugate. I have lost many a friend in this battle, and consider them casualties of spiritual war... this saddens me greatly, especially when I recall how much we shared, physically, emotionally, and spiritually:

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man (Psalm 118:8). 

Hedonist in them

Satan is the deceiver, and the first thing Christians must learn and grasp hold of all the days of their lives, is what bluff looks and sounds like... alas, many lie to themselves, making it much easier for them to be susceptible and gullible when toyed with by the master of deception. Just threaten a persons basic needs, couple that with their desires for entertainment and pleasure, and voila, the hedonist in them will not be able to cope with someone suggesting they can't have what they want, when they want it, and in the quantity they require for satisfaction. 

Physical freedom of choice

While the devil attempts to coerce, we remain at choice: and yet, those that would cling to creature comforts, including food, shelter, travel, and acceptance in a society that has turned almost completely anti-christ, have willingly given up their physical freedom of choice by trusting in, believing in, diving in, to the lies of the evil one: they subject themselves willingly to those he employs as human foot and mouth soldiers, doing his bidding. The shot, jab, injection, that so many have taken into their bodies, is a statement of belief, making them casualties of the war for souls... they are booty for the devil. They believe they can have their life back but alas, they deny the Giver of life, when they say yes to the destroyer:

Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear; but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear (Isaiah 59:1-2). 

God knows

God is mighty to save

While we were created in the image of God, we fall short of His glory, because we just can't seem to get over ourselves. Little people with tiny minds we are, not seeing past the ends of our own noses... living for today is what has gotten us into this massive mess of degradation: trusting in the God of eternity is the only thing that will get us out of here safely. So here is my suggestion, if you have taken that poison shot and you suspect that you have made a grievous error: read scripture and pray to God! Here is a sampling for your soul:

In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead (Acts 17:30-31).

God is merciful and forgiving, He is long-suffering and wants none to be lost, including you. Go to Him, on your knees, beg for forgiveness and praise Him for the love He showed by giving His only Son as a living sacrifice for our sins and soul salvation. 

Go to Him now... call on the LORD