Which Side of the Fence?

Psalm 62:4 - They only consult to cast him down from his high position; they delight in lies; they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah 

Selah...think on this!

I was listening or reading about how this administration is planning on downplaying the idea of terrorist activity of 9/11. I had mixed feelings of anger, frustration and sadness, probably in that order! And as usual, I am reminded that this is what is to happen in the last days. The days will grow dimmer and dimmer, depending on which side of the fence one is on.

It's hard to comprehend that anyone would believe 9/11 was something other than a terrorist attack. I don't believe our current leader is that ignorant. Maybe offended by the idea for some reason. I do believe he is part of the movement today that touts the idea of tolerance to the needs of some over others. But where's the sensitivity to the rights of Christians? The world view is taking over...and the truth is limited to those who seek it. Again, this all depends on which side of the fence one is on.

As I read Psalm 62 this morning I saw parallels. It is about those whose trust is in the Lord. King David showed his absolute trust in God over man. He calls Him his salvation, his rock, defense, glory, strength and refuge. He is the One he waits silently for, whose mercy is His only, who renders each according to his work. And so we who know Him wait silently, or not so silently, for honest justice. When Jesus returns justice will be done. So we wait...

David describes more than once that God is his refuge. He declares that the enemy, despite his attack on mankind, will be slain, his high position brought down (Isaiah 5:15). David waits silently as the enemy speaks lies, blessing with his mouth yet inwardly cursing. He declares that man of low degree is but a vapor but those of high degree are a lie, meaning all men are sinners in need of a Savior; and then there are those who think their station in life takes them out of the position of mere man. 

David tells us that we just cannot trust man. Period. Trust only in God. His power will withstand all other power. It is His and His only. 

So, tolerance. Yes, a touchy subject. There is evil in any society, in any religion, in any culture. But when we can pinpoint where the evil has come from, don't we need to acknowledge it rather than be sensitive to it? This is our freedom we're talking about, our safety and security. 

There will be a day of judgment for the people in high places making wrong decisions, promoting evil and telling lies (unless they come to their senses and seek forgiveness). There will be a day of judgment for all people, for that matter. We are all to face it some day. The difference is who our lawyer is! If it's Jesus and we have acknowledged our sin before God and Him, and have received Him, we know we are not guilty.

Little by little the evil of the world is attacking our lives. We are called to be tolerant, to embrace diversity. More and more people are jumping on the bandwagon, even some who appear to be promoting good when they are really promoting themselves. Truly we are seeing a rise in false prophets who speak words to convert to their form of thinking...and duping people into believing that what they speak is truth.

There is only one Truth. That is Jesus Christ. As we are being told we must be sensitive to the needs of terrorists, why is it there is no sensitivity to Christians? Why is there a double standard? Depends on which side of the fence one's on, I guess. And tolerance toward Christianity is waning while tolerance to evil is on the rise.

Thankfully when we know Christ we know the power behind our God. Despite all that happens in this world, we know the final outcome. It will not be good for those who like double standards or seek to tolerate what should not be or who misunderstand the idea that no one is above needing a Savior and prefer to promote evil. 

God is for those who trust in Him. Stand with Him over the beliefs of man. His promises are true. Selah...think on this.

He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. (Psalm 62:2,6,  Isaiah 41:10)