We are living in a part of the
universe occupied by the rebel - enemy-occupied territory. C.S. Lewis - Mere Christianity
My spirit has become more sensitive to
the presence of evil, of ill-will that means to oppress. I have learned that
while I can’t change people or restrain evil, I must not let evil change me, I
must not be silent in the presence of evil.
Consider Paul’s warning in today’s
scripture. The Holy Spirit remains with us for a time. Angel presences remain for
a time in the present darkness.
Our spirits long for an end of evil
that destroys life and livelihood. God’s seasons are not at our beck and call.
Still we read in Luke 18:6-7 that He will avenge His own elect in due time,
and in Psalm 7:11 that God is a just judge, angry with the wicked every day.
Painfully I watched a person dear to
me struggle with alcoholism at the cost of his health, his home and his peace
of mind. He loved the Lord, he loved the Word, he was preparing for the
ministry. I am convinced the enemy targeted his vulnerability and refused to
let up, intent on destroying his witness, his joy, and eventually his life.
Followers of Christ hold to this
promise: Jesus will forever balance the scales of fairness. A day will come in
which we will see Satan pay for the evil he has inflicted on the world. All who
follow him will hear the sentence: “Depart from me you who are cursed, into the
eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.” Matthew 25:41.
“Keep watch dear Lord with those who
work, or watch, or weep this night. Give your angels charge over those who
sleep. Tend the sick Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying,
sooth the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield
the joyous; and all for your love’s sake, Amen. (Book of Common Prayer)
Justice will prevail!
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