November 20 Watch Out for “Twisted Thinking!” Proverbs 12:5-8
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. 6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the upright will deliver them. 7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand. 8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.” (Proverbs 12:5-8)
On November 5, 2024, America spoke loudly about the Twisted Thinking that has permeated our culture, over the past several years! Amazingly, I have been shocked at the reactions of so many! On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Annette and I were at a local Greenhouse, and the extremely nice and helpful attendant began to volunteer her thoughts and feelings about the election. She continued to regurgitate every talking point that had been promoted by the Liberal Leftist media and their politicians. I just listened until she declared that this “Convicted Felon” was going to destroy America and was going to set the Freedoms that we enjoy back hundreds of years. She went on to say that he was going to take away our Social Security and Medicare and that he was going to be the death of the American that we know! I responded with, “He can’t do that.” “Our system of government has checks and balances, and the Congress would never approve this!” Immediately, she turned on a dime, and exclaimed, “You don’t know this man!” At this point, I thought that silence was the best way to conclude our conversation. She continued her lecture on “Twisted” reality, and then she asked that famous question, “What do you do for a living?” When I responded, “I’m a Pastor!” Then she really did “take off!” “Aren’t you afraid that your freedom of religion is going to be taken away?” “No ma’am, I’m not! I am not sure what you have been listening to and supporting, but regardless of the political climate, or the party in control, and regardless of the person in the White House, I will continue to love and support the One that provides the ability to overcome and to flourish, regardless of the worldly situation, and that source is JESUS CHRIST! Would you like to hear about Him?” Immediately she went silent, and the last words that she spoke were, “Have a nice day!” Since the election, individuals that have No Solid Foundation for Living are responding in some amazing ways! Liberal Professors, Leftist Colleges are cancelling classes, offering counseling for distraught students, having “circle” encounters in order that those participating can find their way, and a host of “unbelievable” antics that clearly demonstrates the Twisted and debase thinking that exists among the supposed “Elites and, in my opinion, the “Pin Heads” that are indoctrinating our children! This “Twisted” Thinking exists and you will be called upon to support and defend this insanity, but “Fear Not,” as long as you remain Faithful to your calling and continue to reflect Jesus, then you will, not only Survive, but you will also Thrive! My ramblings are to reassure you that God has this situation (and every situation) and He has promised that, when we remain faithful, He will take care of us, regardless of the earthly political environment! I am profoundly saddened by the reactions and the Satanic driven lies and distortions that are being promoted by those in our country that are supposed to be sharing “Truth,” yet have decided to share “Lies!” Last thought: When I was a young man, and if I had come to my daddy and told him that I couldn’t go to school because the election didn’t go my way, and that I thought that I needed some counseling to overcome my grief and sadness, I can assure you that I would have received some “counseling!” I can hear him now… “Boy, you have 5 minutes to get up, get ready, and get with it, or you are going to need more that counseling!” Praise God that I was taught to have faith in my Savior and to “Live Above the Circumstances!” Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!