A Changing World 

   “While the world changes, the cross stands firm.” (St. Bruno) 

   As the world appears to be in a death spiral of sin and immortality it’s important to know the power of the cross.  No matter what happens in the world the cross remains, and the salvation that was won upon it will never change.

   In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul writes, “As to his death, he died to sin once and for all; as to his life, he lives for God.” (Romans 6: 10).  What Jesus accomplished on that cross is eternal and it can never be added to or detracted from by the changes of a world steeped in sin.

   The world was no less sinful in Christ’s time than now.  In fact, it was far worse than it is today.  There was a nearly world-wide effort to destroy the Church Jesus established through His sacrifice.  Christians were persecuted, imprisoned, tortured, and martyred for their faith.

   I foresee a time in this nation when Christians will again be outcasts, derided and mocked by the majority.  A  time is coming, and has already begun in some ways, when publicly acknowledging faith in God will be subject to regulations, restrictions and, in all likelihood, fines and imprisonment.

   In some ways I am quite glad that I am old and getting older.  Perhaps I won’t live to see a nation that has always acknowledged the right to worship become one of atheism and persecution of religion.

   It is very likely that there are very difficult times ahead unless there is a renewal of faith and an open fight against those who would squash it under the heel of Satan.  But regardless of what may happen, the cross will remain.  Those who cling to the love, the mercy, and the salvation that Jesus offers will receive the promise of eternal happiness in the presence of our Lord.