October 28, 2014

HOLD YOU HEAD UP HIGH



Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it, and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it. And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.””
Revelation 5:1-5

Once upon a time in America, it was believe by all that a Christian morality would always be the driving force in the United States of America.  It was believed that this nation would be the bastion of Christian which would be a guide that would lead all to a knowledge of Christ. 

As one looks at the world, confidence in this concept is waning.  The reality of the culture and the advancement of political-correctness has caused the faithful to loose heart.  It seems as if the church as hunkered down and is geared up to ride out the storm. 
Then… there is God!  Though the church appears defeated God is not.  Even though secular thought seems to have consumed the society and infatuated every aspect of life, God is still sovereign.  Even as Christians at times feel defeated and insignificant, each Christ-follower is devoted to the only One who is worthy.  Revelation declares, “And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it, and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it. And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” 

Oh, my brothers and sisters, let each of us live in the victory which we have in Christ.  Let us not be overwhelmed and live as those conquered.  Let us stand strong as warriors and declare with our lives the victory of Christ.