NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2011
Left or Right?
An
influential British Newspaper recently observed that the American CIA had
reported that it “supported the non communist left around the world”.
Rest
Assured that Americas top intelligence brains surely know that the difference between the left and Communism is the length of an AK 47 rifle. The terms “left” and “right” seem to have been in use from the dawn of antiquity. Always denoting specific meanings. The ancient Hebrews of the Old Testament saw in the terms divine blessings or curses. To them, the left signified dissatisfaction (Isaiah 9, 20)
Divine judgment (judges 3, 15-21), a sign of disinheritance & loss (Genesis 48, 13-20.) and evil in general.
The “right” was the place of power and glory from which all just and divine judgment issued. (Exodus 15,6-7),the place of security and stability (Ps16,8),the place of religious blessings and true pleasures(Ps16,11),and the place of Salvation from one’s enemies (Ps17,7)”
In the New
Testament language the “left” and “right” are finally separated forever in an
awful day of judgment when the nations of the “left” are damned and those on the
“right” are received into God’s eternal bliss (Matthew25. 31-46) The right is
also the place where the glorified and exalted Christ was seated after His
triumphant resurrection from the dead (Mark 16,19)
It has become a fact of history that the balanced right is now identified with personal freedom minus the utopian dreams and visions of the Socialists. In a rough way we can identify the well balanced right with freedom and the left in whatever form of slavery, collectivism, socialism and centralized State Control in vogue. As such we are employing language which makes sense.
A Biblical Lesson
In Old Testament times the prophet Jeremiah lived in Israel when God revealed to him
That a
powerful enemy was preparing to invade his land from the north.
It is reasonable to assume that Jeremiah discussed this revelation with his close friends
and they discouraged him from going public with this startling news. God continued to strive with Jeremiah until he could no longer contain himself. He went into the streets and proclaimed God’s message of warning.
The people would not listen and they probably wrote him off as a noisy street preacher
raving on about sin and repentance. Again Jeremiah was forced into silence and seclusion
but again
God urged him to repeat the message which urged God’s people to repent of their
sin and follow God’s Laws. This time that message was directed to the princes
and political elite of the Nation. They listened with interest but decided that
it was a message’” Too hot to handle”. Having made a general mess in handling
national affairs they chose to be silent burying their collective heads in the
sand in the vain hope that these problems would just “Go Away”.
Jeremiah’s final attempt which spoke of impending doom for the nation of Israel was
Directed to the religious leaders of the land. Surely they would be responsive and have
some influence over the people. They were students of history keenly interested in prophecy and spiritual matters. Again Jeremiah drew a blank negative response.
One wonders why Jeremiah chose to speak to the religious leaders as the last alternative. Perhaps he was aware from past experience that they were a hard headed bunch who would defend and protect their privileged position at all costs. He certainly drew a hostile response. On hearing the message they demanded that Jeremiah be put to death but eventually had to settle in having him consigned to a deep unused well where he could rot to death. These religious spiritual leaders were not “rough necks” they were discreet refined gentlemen from the upper classes of society. They were the type who would warmly shake your hand and enquire about your health and spiritual well being. The message they preached was about love and peace and not too much about impending doom and gloom or repentance. There was no room for disruptive people like Jeremiah who would not hesitate to “rock the boat’ ask yourself. “Has human nature changed”? How would a Jeremiah fit into your congregation?
Jesus urged His Followers to take up the cross and as Thomas A’Kempas said “remember that the pathway of the cross is strewn with many thorns”.
Christmas comes at night
We
have come to that time of the year when Christians celebrate the birth of
Christ. To most people Christmas means a range of things but to Christians it has special meaning By faith the Christian believes that God came to earth in human form for the purpose of reconciling sinful man with God. To achieve this the Christian accepts that it was necessary for Jesus Christ God’s Son ,to offer Himself as a sacrifice on the Cross. In words which are easily understood John 3 v16 says” For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him neither should nor perish but have Eternal life. God sent His son into
The world, not to condemn, but that the world might be saved through Him”
When a person realizes their need to make peace with God and humbly seek
forgiveness for past
transgressions and is willing to turn from their way and to
trust in Christ as Lord and
As you can imagine it is difficult for most people to come to that point in their personal lives where they feel or see the need to be at peace with God you might think that the Drunkard, drug addict or gambler would be first in line to claim God’s forgiveness. But this may not be so despite their obvious need. Spare a thought for the man or woman who has worked hard and saved a small nest egg for retirement or the multi millionaire business man who has accumulated a fortune when he is told in the scriptures that it will be almost impossible for him to enter the Kingdom of God. Jesus said that all things are possible with God “.Thus placing his promise within the reach of all.
There is a message of hope expressed in the verse...
“Christmas only comes at night
When men grope blindly for a light
Christmas could not come by day
That is not God’s or nature’s way”
Most of us encounter times where we feel that our world is collapsing about us.
As we seek answers and grope blindly for answers then remember that God’s hand
may be in this situation.
He has brought us to this point where you can discover His light and in the
words expressed in Revelation 3 v 20. Jesus Said “Behold I stand at the door and
knock; if anyone hears my voice
and opens the door, I will come into him and eat with him, and he with me. May
each of our readers discover Christ “the light of the world” and enjoy peace
with God and fellowship with Jesus Christ .
The World we live in ( a Christian perspective)
Because men have rejected God and refuse to accept the Salvation He offers to all
the world we live in is in constant turmoil. The blatant arrogance and deceit of our
political leaders, the widespread moral decline are but reflections of the wider
community and their standards.
We ask “what does the future hold and what can we do about it”?
The Christian who dares to stand his ground is often regarded as a paranoid zealot and
regarded by church leaders as some one who has to be watched closely.
Any Christian involved in spiritual battles needs to understand both himself and his enemies. When viewing the current political situation and observing the actions of
our leaders we are compelled to ask the question Äre decisions being made the result of : Ignorance. Stupidity. Or part of a well structured agenda which is hidden from
the general public.?
The Freedom Foundation believes that our political leaders are neither ignorant or
stupid but are involved in enforcing an agenda which would rob us of most of our freedoms and entrench the position of the political elite. We reject the notion that we are “Conspiracy theorists” peddling crackpot unsubstantiated views for the truth of
our claims can now be proven from both history and the bold claims of those who
support this conspiracy.
What can Christians do about this satanic conspiracy? The answer is simply “RESIST”.
Any assessment of the enemy we face would reveal that he is very well organized,
extremely wealthy, totally amoral and anti Christian ,with a clearly stated agenda of
World Government.. Who can withstand such an enemy?
The Christian Church should be at the forefront in this battle but has long ago
deserted the “War Zone” and left the heat of the battle to individual Christians and
small Christian special interest groups.
Maybe God has allowed this situation to develop. History proves that God has raised
up men and women who were willing to lead His people to victory against formidable
foes . Australia has now reached it’s “valley of decision” and Christians have to choose whom they will serve.
Önce to every man and nation,
Comes the moment to decide,
In the strife of truth with falsehood,
For the good or evil side;
Some great cause, some great decision,
Off’ing each the bloom or blight,
And the choice goes by forever
“Twixt that darkness and that light””
Christians. Choose wisely.!.