I Pledge Allegiance

There is much ado out there concerning prophecy, end times, wars and rumors of wars, the anti-christ, Armageddon, 2012, one world government, the U.N., Israel, middle east turmoil, the end of America and on and on.  It all makes for interesting reading and intriguing diversions from our day to day grinds.  And I like a good conspiracy theory as much as the next person.  Is the all-seeing eye on our dollar bill a Masonic symbol proving they are bent on world domination?  Who knows?

But let me ask a potentially controversial question.  What does all that and more have to do with the task Christ has given us of telling the world (our friends, family and neighbors) about His saving love and grace?  The Great Commission found in Acts 1:7-8 tells us to be witnesses to all the world about Christ.  It says nothing about being social commentators, seers into the future, or solving the great mysteries of history.

It is possible, I think probable, we have been duped by Satan into thinking all these "issues" have a real relevance for our lives.  In reality, other than curiosities to ponder lightly from time to time, they have little relevance for the Christian.  History will progress according to God's plan.  And, as we are safe within His protection, we have no reason to fear ANYTHING AT ALL.  I love America and the privileges her citizenship bestows on me as deeply as any, and will to the death, defend her. I will be alert to and respond appropriately when real heresy and false doctrine threaten my family.  I will vote in each election for the candidate who stands for God.  And with you, I will tearfully pledge allegiance to the Red, White and Blue.  But my first allegiance must and always will be to God, Christ and Cross. 

My Great Commission, my purpose for being, my goal in life must be Christ first. The Apostle Paul taught us we are foreigners on earth, our citizenship is elsewhere, we look heavenward to see our land and homes.

In the end, the best prevention against social rot and decay, the most potent antidote to liberal media and bias, and the most powerful weapon we have to fight the enemies of America and our way of life is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have come to the current sad state of affairs in America because we forgot that simple truth.  No, it isn't glamorous.  No, it won't make headlines or get you on the news.  But go tell your friends about Jesus.  One at a time, tell them.  That is how one man, the apostle Paul, brought down the mightiest empire on earth without firing a single arrow, raising an army, marching in protests, or demanding his rights.  It worked for him, it can work for us.  It can save America.