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Peace and Goodwill

 


So, it is Christmas Eve 2020.  I am tired of the pandemic and as much as I would like for Trump to still be the president for another four years, I think that ship has sailed.  The United States of America is in an uproar and wiser heads are not prevailing.  This year may be the first in my 45 years on this earth where I feel that we, as a country, are more divided in our ideologies than ever before and I am not sure that we can be united.  Now, you may be tempted to agree with me and blame it all on President Trump.  President Trump is not to blame for anything that has happened in the past four years.  What you are seeing now is a man holding the office of President of the United States that actually represented the majority view of our country and has been lambasted for four years for trying to do the right things for all people.  But Trump is not the focus of this post.  There is only one thing that could unite this country despite everyone's difference in ideologies.  You ready.....  A king!!!  Not just any king though, this King was born over 2000 years ago and his name is Jesus!  I know it won't happen because the bible says so, but I imagine this world would be a ton better off if people would shuck their pride and turn to Jesus and confess that they are sinners and repent of their sin.  There is a real enemy and it is satan.  He is the master of confusion and chaos and he never takes a day off and confusion and chaos are as big today as it has ever been.  I have heard it said several times from different preachers that if you don't believe satan is bothering you, it may be that you are playing on his team and that means you are in trouble.  In 2005, Casting Crowns released an album entitled "Lifesong".  On that album was a song named, "While you were Sleeping".  Below are the lyrics to that song.  The song talks about how the town of Bethlehem had no idea the Savior of the world was born, and towards the end of the song it asks the question, 

America, what will we miss while we are sleeping?
Will Jesus come again
And leave us slumbering where we lay?
America, will we go down in history
As a nation with no room for its King?
Will we be sleepin'?
Will we be sleepin'?

It breaks my heart to know there are preachers and lay people alike, busting their tails to proclaim the good news to all people and some folks are so stiff necked and refuse to listen.  America, we are at a great precipice!  Some of you that will read this have had many people that love you, share the gospel of Jesus with you and you have refused to listen.  This may be your last chance!  But for those that are doing all you can to share the love of Christ with people,  take heart and know that you are being prayed for and that those you are sharing with are not rejecting you, they are rejecting Jesus.  One of my pastors once told me that for some people, going to Heaven sounds like hell to them (Shout out to Pastor Terry).  That is sad to me, but I believe it is true.  Peace on Earth and Goodwill to all Men?  It can happen!  But not till all men and women give their heart and souls to Jesus.  Praying for everyone and I hope you and your family  have a very Merry Christmas!!  Love on your spouse, your kids, and those in your circle of influence, there is no time to waste!

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"While You Were Sleeping" by Casting Crowns
Oh, little town of Bethlehem
Looks like another silent night
Above your deep and dreamless sleep
A giant star lights up the sky
And while you're lying in the dark
There shines an everlasting light
For the King has left His throne
And is sleepin' in a manger tonight, tonight
Oh Bethlehem, what you have missed while you were sleepin'
For God became a man
And stepped into your world today
Oh Bethlehem, you will go down in history
As a city with no room for its King
While you were sleepin'
While you were sleepin'
Oh, little town of Jerusalem
Looks like another silent night
The Father gave His only Son
The Way, the Truth, the Life had come
But there was no room for Him in the world He came to save
Jerusalem, what you have missed while you were sleepin'
The Savior of the world is dying on your cross today
Jerusalem, you will go down in history
As a city with no room for its King
While you were sleepin'
While you were sleepin'
United States of America
Looks like another silent night
As we're sung to sleep by philosophies
That save the trees and kill the children
And while we're lying in the dark
There's a shout heard 'cross the eastern sky
For the Bridegroom has returned
And has carried His bride away in the night
America, what will we miss while we are sleeping?
Will Jesus come again
And leave us slumbering where we lay?
America, will we go down in history
As a nation with no room for its King?
Will we be sleepin'?
Will we be sleepin'?
United States of America
Looks like another silent night
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Mark Hall / John Mark Mark Hall

While You Were Sleeping lyrics © Sony/atv Tree Publishing, My Refuge Music


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