In Ephesians chapter 4 Paul wrote:
17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind,
18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart;
19 who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
The direction of America is described in verse 19. The recent headlines confirm lewdness, uncleanness, and greediness. What happened to the country which was founded by Christian forefathers? Those who have risen to power have had their understanding darkened because of their blindness and they are now walking in the futility of their minds. Schools are no longer safe. Shopping malls require much security. You now go through a gauntlet just to get on a commercial flight.
The rages of World War II brought people back to reality of the need to seek FATHER. Vessels of dishonor wiped out millions of people for the purpose of world domination. War is at hand again. Where is “peace on earth”? The believers need to rise up and be lights unto the world which currently increases in darkness. White has become black and black has become white in the speech of those who currently influence the masses. Their lawlessness is overlooked as believers have become lukewarm.
Paul went on to say:
20 But you have not so learned Christ,
21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus:
22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,
23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
It is time our lights shined in this land which has been darkened by futility. Let us awaken in the morning and seek FATHER’S instructions for the day. Let us put on the full armor and do battle in the areas presented to us individually. Let us protect our minds from the lewdness, uncleanness, and greediness. Take captive your thoughts and tell your mind to quit thinking those thoughts which are contrary to the Word. Lawless actions begin with lawless thoughts. Lawless acts are ultimately futile because FATHER will take corrective action in some manner. Don’t think you can be fruitful in a manner contrary to HIS Word. There may be a temporary success but you will lose in the end.
Be renewed out of the futility that would creep into your consciousness. Be vigilant to protect your mind from the trash being promoted in the media today. Be sensitive to THE SPIRIT and you will be protected from the futility enveloping your country. Let true righteousness and holiness guide your every step and FATHER will open the doors of opportunity for your light to shine in the darkness at hand.