Beheading of James Foley by ISIS
ISIS
We froze in shock when news reached us that Isis had beheaded freelance journalist James Foley and videoed it for us to see. Before we had time to grasp the fullness of the evil, Isis beheaded journalist Steven Sotloff. We mourned. We grieved over the evil. But evil wasn’t finished. Isis video taped the beheading of British humanitarian worker David Haines. A floodgate of beheadings opened to us – even of children.
RAY RICE
But evil wasn’t finished and it wasn’t confined to a foreign country. Nor was it packaged only as beheadings. Celebrated Baltimore Ravens Ray Rice’s elevator knockout blow to his then fiancé flashed across our televisions. Youtube images of him impassively dragging her out of the elevator made it appear it wasn’t the first time he had hit her. Evil was in our nation.
ADRIAN PETERSON
While we reeled from the no longer hushed conversation about the evil of wife abuse, evil once more showed its ugly head. Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was indicted on child abuse charges. According to CBS Sports.com, “Peterson told police he grabbed a tree branch, removed the leaves and whipped his son so many times he lost count.”
Many who are reading this are aching because they were abused or they are in a abusive relationship now. If you ARE being abused or your child is being abused, remove yourself and child from the abuser. Your love for or FEAR of the abuser will not prevent them from abusing again. And, you cannot control their abuse by your behavior. Confide in a friend, call the police or your local women’s shelter and get help today.
OUR HOMES
Evil is not confined to a foreign country or terrorist group bearing the name ISIS. Evil is in America. Evil is in our homes. It bears many names. While we listen to leaders debate the pros and cons of “boots on the ground” to combat Isis; why not commit to “boots on the ground” in our homes to combat evil: the devil and his schemes?
Jesus was not shy about calling out Satan and He came from heaven to literally have “boots on the ground” victory over him.
-He countered the devil’s evil lies with the truth of the Bible. (Matthew 4)
-He called out demons who had taken up residence in people. (Luke 9:37-43)
-He confronted His disciples when they were being influenced by Satan’s interests. (Matthew 16:23)
-He warned that His followers can deny Him when we are under pressure (Luke 22:31), and that at times Satan is given permission to test us. (Luke 22:31 & Job)
Yes, from the beginning of creation (Genesis 3) to the end of time (Revelation 16:13-14) Satan will present himself in the world and evil will abound. We must learn from Peter who said he would never deny Christ, but did; and who now warns us, “The devil prowls like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8)
Is all this meant to scare us? It is meant to wake us up to the warfare going on in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12) and to our role to have “boots on the ground” in our HOMES. If we each protect our own family by taking up the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17) and pray at all times in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18), we’re off to a good start. There is more we can do (Ephesians 6:10-18) to fight the evil that presents itself in our homes through schools, television, music, video games, even pop up advertisements.
BOOTS ON THE GROUND MOMS
The time is NOW!
We’re to be “Boots on the Ground MOMS!”
-who stand against evil
-who pray God’s protection for our children and families.
WILL YOU JOIN ME?
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Isis (evil) is in our nation. We must keep it from being in our homes and children’s hearts. Join me NOW!
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“Father, You teach us about so many things. Help us not ignore Your teachings about the devil and evil; but rather, act to protect our homes. I pray you raise an army of Boots on the Ground MOMS to pray for our homes and to raise children who love and follow You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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