Psalm 78:1-4 (ESV) 1
2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old,
3 things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us.
4 We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.
Just some thoughts and opinions this week.
I read an article(s) the other day that described the effect that the Soviet Union had on religion in general and more specifically Christianity in it's sphere of influence.The eastern bloc countries under Soviet influence had shown a remarkable decline in religious affiliation and identification.For example in the Czech Republic,described as the least religious nation in all of Europe, there is hardly any religious influence in the populace.It has been eradicated due in great measure to the lack of teaching,doctrine,and tradition being passed down from one generation to another.More sobering is the fact that this suppression was accomplished more or less in ONE generation. A mere sixty(60) years.Due mainly to the neglect of God, His Word and His principles.He was hid from a whole generation. Never for a minute believe the sophistry that we as a nation and a people are immune.
While considering this I was struck by the phrase that is the title of this message. Bear with me here. I have long been of the opinion that the demise of this nation,should said demise actually come to pass,will follow because we the people voted it in. We won't be tormented by some foreign enemy breaching our soil and forcing their will on us.Should this American experiment fail,it won't be an outside foe toppling us.No,no. Our passing into history's refuse bin will be accomplished not by subterfuge or deceit, but because we ALLOW it. Actually it will come about because we as a people covet and desire it to be so. We will VOTE IT IN.It will emerge and arise from the "consent of the governed." NEVER! You say?As Lee Corso from Gameday says,"Not so fast my friend." And herein lieth the lesson.
If a primary purpose exists for the physical church today in my opinion,it is for this one reason. What would that be you ask?While there are many noble undertakings there is I believe only one of great import.The church on the street corner should be a conduit for passing on the ways of the Lord.It is the responsibility of this generation to tell the rising generation of the glorious deeds of the Lord. To make known to our children and grandchildren the knowledge,miracles and wonders that He has done in our lives.We,(my generation)were afforded that opportunity and we owe it to the ones coming after us,don't you think?
Romans 10:13-15 (ESV) 13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?
15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!
We shan't hide from our children the opportunity to learn about the Lord Jesus and His salvation.If we as a nation,and as individuals neglect this duty,then we shall travel the same road of those peoples who have stumbled on before us to irrelevance and destruction.Look again at verse 4.
Psalm 78:4 (ESV) 4 We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.
God Bless
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