The Light of the World

   “And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” (John 3: 19)

   Eleven people were murdered while worshiping at their synagogue by an avowed anti-Semite.  The shooter had an online history of hatred against all Jews.

   Pipe bombs were sent to prominent Democratic politicians and supporters.  Thankfully no one was injured.  Investigators have found that the perpetrator's vile rhetoric was common and frequent on social media.

   Last year group of Republican Congressmen at a baseball practice came under rifle fire, seriously injuring one of them.  The shooter had asked someone at the field to confirm it was republicans who were on the field.

   School shootings; children murdered on our streets; vile statements by politicians demanding confrontation, injury and even death to those of a different opinion; news organizations feeding the frenzy with biased, politically motivated reporting.  Society seems to be teetering on the edge of chaos.

   I believe we are suffering from the judgment spoken of by Jesus.  Too many love the darkness of sin and hatred and have rejected the Light of Christ.  God has been banned from many areas of our society and there are those who wish to eliminate His presence completely.  Too many Christians watch it happen rather than take a stand for our Lord.

   Until we get the courage to stand for God and our faith I fear society will continue to decline in hatred and sin.  Without the Light that Jesus brought into the world, darkness will rule.  The nation as we know it will cease to exist.

   I pray that we can stop the hatred and begin to turn our nation around.  But that won’t happen until we begin to act.  God help us!

Lord, we are suffering, I ask for Your help.

Help us bring Your love to our nation and the world.

Help us to spread the Light of Christ.

Amen