conclusion of ABORTION by David Alsobrook.
THERE IS HOPE
Tihs book has presented some sobering truths. The Holy Word of God is abundantly clear on this subject. America has been graciously blessed by the hand of God who founded her. I have an uneasiness abut the future of this land of liberty when I ponder the words of an old preacher:
"Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil"(Ecclesiastes 8:11)
A poet said "The wheels of God grind exceedingly slow, yet they grind exceedingly fine." The only thing that will stop the wheels of judgement is real repentance. Repentance must begin in the church (see 1 Peter 4:17) before the nation will turn to the Lord (2 Chron. 7:14) Our land can be healed, ONLY if we, God's people take trhe initiative and cry out for mercy for our sins.
Rejecting the miracle working power of Christ is a worse sin for the religious person than homosexuality is for the non-professing individual! Capernaum was known as a "clean" town, yet Jesus promised it would be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgement! (see Matthew 11:23-24). As much as God hates homosexuality (see Romans 1:24-29); 1 Cor. 6:9-11) and other sexual sins, He is even more intolerant of religious hypocrisy (see Matthew 21:31)
" Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts" (Psalm 51:6) Jesus wants us to make the inside of the cup clean first, and then not to leave the other undone (see Matthew 23:23-26)
Truly, things look bad at the present time as we view the natural and spiritual situation in this country. Yet, there are some rays of hope. More and more elected officials decry the slaughter in our nation. We have been blessed with a past president who has not wavered in the face of intense pressure from ungodly people. Still, we have not seen the turnaround our nation must have to continue in God's favor.
"Then will the LORD be jealous for His land and pity His people". (Joel 2:18). This ray of hope was promised after the call to national fasting, prayer, and repentance was issued in the previous seven verses.
Let me share a beautiful thought with you that ignited a new flame of hope in my heart when I first heard it.
We were sitting in a restaurant following a service. The couple with whom we were eating were precious old friends. They have known the Lord for awhile and have diligently sought His face. The subject of abortion came up during our conversation and the wife said,"Oh, do I have something to share with you!". There was a gleam of joy in her eye.
"Sure, JoAnn," I said, "share with us what the Lord has given you"
"You know what?" she queried, "A lot of innocent babies were being slaughtered in Egypt a long time ago. What happened as a result?"
I thought for a moment and replied, "God raised up Moses, or Israel's deliverer."
"exactly" JoAnn continued, " and what happened shortly after the birth of our Savior?"
"A lot of babies were killed?' Dianne offered.
" Yes, and that was about 1600 years later", our hostess added. " Now what is happening again over 1900 years since?" she pondered once more.
Like a flash, we saw where she was headed and laughed for joy and delight......
THUS SAITH JEHOVAH;A VOICE IS HEARD IN RAMAH, LAMENTATION, AND BITTER WEEPING, RACHEL WEEPING FOR HER CHILDREN... AND ONE OF THE ELDERS SAITH TO ME. WEEP NOT; BEHOLD THE LION THAT IS OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH, THE ROOT OF DAVID, HATH OVERCOME
(Jeremiah 31:15, Revelation 5:5 ASV)
which proves joy does indeed follow sorrow(Revelation 22:20) |
