Most of us have heard the phrase “ the fog of war .” In the fog of war , sometimes chaos and confusion cause decisions to be made that result in the devastation of armies , civilians , and nations . If there was ever a day when American Christians are living in the fog of war , it ’ s today .
From COVID-19 to the outright push to destroy America ’ s best ideals and implement a socialistic agenda , to the attack on truth in areas of sexuality , gender , and more , our nation is spinning nearly out of control .
Some of you have more years behind you than ahead of you . You spent many years fighting against the falsehood that now dominates our culture . You might be tempted to throw your hands up and say all is lost . Before you do , let me give you a word of hope and caution .
First , let me thank you for investing your most vigorous years in the battle for truth ! The reason Renewanation is now standing in the heat of the battle is because of the truth you passed down to those of us who now lead Renewanation .
You built God ’ s kingdom on earth by giving your best to your church , mission organizations , and Christian education . Some of you helped launch crisis pregnancy centers and worked hard to run for office or elect candidates who possessed a biblical understanding of life . Many of you ran your businesses in a way that glorified Christ and bent creation back toward God ’ s original design .
From the time I was a little boy , I watched my father and many others stand in the gap and fight for truth in our culture . I ’ ll never forget the first day I attended the Christian school that my dad and our church leaders started . I was only in the third grade , but I knew this school was totally different from the non-Christian school I had attended . As my Dad observed the lives of his nine children , he knew he would need to prepare us to stand against the lies we would face so that we would shine light and truth into this darkened world . His belief has proven true as there are nearly 100 of his descendants serving Jesus Christ today .
I want to pause right here and express my sincere gratitude for all you have done . Because of you , there are millions of younger men and women who know , embrace , and stand for truth in this darkened world we now live in . Only eternity will be able to reveal the fruit of your labor . Do not allow Satan to lie to you and tell you that all of your efforts were in vain . They were not ! I and so many others are carrying on the battle today because of you .
As we contemplate the fog of war we find ourselves immersed in , I want to share a few concerns about what can happen to us .
Lest you think the word war is too strong , let me remind you of the words of the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 6:10-12 : “ Finally , be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might . Put on the whole armor of God , that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil . For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood , but against the rulers , against the authorities , against the cosmic powers over this present darkness , against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places .”
Satan has more power and a greater army than any physical force on earth . He is attacking everything and everyone who is working against him and for Christ . I believe he knows his time is short , and he is out
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