Musing – I Wish I had Only Good News to Share, But...

 Hebraic Musing – I Wish I had Only Good News to Share, But...

There is a biblical warning to the watchman.  “But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and the sword comes and takes the life of one of them, that man will be taken away because of his sin, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.”  Ezekiel 33:6 NIV   I don’t want that blood on my hands, and I am sure you would not want that blood on your hands either.

This reminds me of a favorite old song.  ♫  Blow the trumpet in Zion, Zion; Sound the alarm in My Holy Mountain. Blow the trumpet in Zion, Zion; Sound the alarm... ♫    It’s right from the book of Joel which also tells us why the alarm – “Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand— a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness....”  Joel 2:1-2 NIV

How much longer is God expected or required to put up with our Nation?  Consider that...
 - America is a nation founded on “trust in God”.
 - America is a nation blessed with great natural resources in a strategical geographic location.
 - America is a nation blessed with incredible wealth, prosperity and quality of life.
 - America WAS a nation with the ability and willingness to be a world-wide peacemaker.

But now, we have been taken over by ungodly decisions flowing from and through a government which is blatantly ignoring God’s commandments and counsel.  They/we are actually flaunting sin in God’s face in so many ways!!!  (See the footnote recapping Today’s News)   I want to be sure my friends, family and all people are aware of what lies ahead as America and the world continue to ignore God’s guidance. 

Can God stop this ungodly direction/movement?  Yes, He can.  But why should He?  He has given people a choice; and it is clear that choices are being made.  The sides are more definitive and divisive than ever!

Jesus knew these days were coming; He described these days clearly; He told us what to do; and He told us the final result.  “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.  And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:12-14 NIV   Who will be saved?

Are the Americans and the world suffering from “Normalcy Bias”?  Normalcy Bias is a cognitive bias which leads people to disbelieve or minimize threat warnings.  Consequently, individuals underestimate the likelihood of a disaster, when it might affect them, and its potential adverse effects.  A Normalcy Bias makes it difficult to engage in “worst-case” thinking and plan for a serious failure or disaster.  (Example – In WWII, why did 6 million Jews climb aboard railroad cars?  A – Normalcy Bias)

Why do I/we need to share the bad news?    A#1 - The good news won’t hurt you.  A#2 – I love you.♥

Points to Ponder

What is your choice, to go along to get along, or to stand up for what is right
and be willing to blow the trumpet?   Which is it?

Has the whole world heard the Gospel? 
Who decides when the last person has made his/her choice?

Does all this encourage us to “Go tell it on the mountain...” ♫

“First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come,
            scoffing and following their own evil desires.”  2 Peter 3:3

Yosef   a.k.a.  Joe Brusherd                                      February 14, 2023
Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith”
“Biblical Marriage (by Yosef)”     Weekly “Hebraic Musings”    insightsbyyosef.blogspot.com

Note - Recap of some ungodly things going on today:

Rampant violent crime wave; Inflation shrinking retirement portfolios; Expansion of Socialistic spending; Fentanyl deaths & increase in drug & marijuana addictions; Supply chain disruptions; Military takeover of other Nations; Elimination of our National border with Illegal migration; Orchestrated Pandemics; Embracing CRT & Racial divisiveness; Abortion vs. Right to Life; WOKE Military; Parental rights being denied & classroom indoctrinations; Elevated anxieties & depression/suicides among youth; Media Distrust; Gender confusion; Governing by mandates...   These are just a few of the results of ignoring God’s Word & blessings.