THE BIBLICAL FATHER SEES HIS CHILDREN AS ARROWS

4) SCATTERING ARROWS

"He sent out his arrows and scattered the" (2 Samuel 22:15 and Psalm 18:14).

In the context of this passage David is singing a song of praise to God for the way He delivered him from all his enemies and from Saul who was constantly seeking to take his life.

It appears that God used a great thunderstorm with earth shaking thunder, smoke and fire, devouring coals, darkness caused by thick clouds, hail stones, powerful winds, and scattering arrows of lightening. Through these means God put fear into David's enemies and scattered them.

I believe that God wants us to raise up our children to be like a powerful storm, as described above, against all the gates of hell (Matthew 18:20). This can only be accomplished by parents who have the revelation of the potential that God has for our children on earth. Sad to say, there are many Christian parents who are ignorant of the vision for their children to become powerful weapons to scatter God's enemies. The devil operating in Pharaoh understood this truth. Read Exodus chapter one.

Why do you think that Jesus changed the surname of James and John Zebedee to "Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder" (Mark 3:17)?

May God give us a vision to see our children become hell-shaking thunder and enemy scattering arrows of lightening. Wow. This is definitely the need of this hour.

God said to Israel, "Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms" (Jeremiah 51:20).

Be encouraged. Colin

THE BIBLICAL FATHER SEES HIS CHILDREN AS ARROWS

2) POLISHED ARROWS continued

The nation needs polished arrows, especially in these current times. Arrows of any kind are in short demand because of the affect of contraception, sterilization, and abortion on this western world. And even more so, polished arrows. They are really hard to find. Therefore, we stand ashamed before our enemies.

We have been deceived when we think that a good education is all that is needed to polish up the arrows. Sad to say, our government is a prime example of the falseness of education when it comes to being double tongued (speaking out of both sides of the mouth), bribery, political correctness, honesty, and morality. Much of our nation's leadership do not look very polished to me. In fact, to be honest, they look the opposite.

Secular education has seriously failed to produce the true type of polished arrows the nation so desperately needs. Moses did not become the mighty polished arrow he was through the education of Egypt, but rather through godly parenting which is mother gave him in his early years. Plus, the years Moses spent in the back side of the desert away from the pride of the education of the Pharaoh of Egypt.

Parents who fear God will realize that it is their God-given duty and privilege to begin polishing their arrows under the tuition of the greatest Educator of all, God Himself.

Be encouraged. Colin

THE BIBLICAL FATHER SEES HIS CHILREN AS ARROWS

2) POLISHED ARROWS

Isaiah 49:2 says, "He made me a polished shaft (arrow); in his quiver hath he hid me; and said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified." I believe that God uses parents to do most of the polishing in a child's life. Arrow polishing is not a short process in a child's life. It would be much shorter in a natural wooden arrow. Nevertheless, it would have still been a painstaking process and a mighty warrior would want every arrow to fly swift and straight to the heart of his enemy.

The purpose of polishing  and smoothing arrows is to make them very fast and accurate. When you are facing a very formidable enemy you cannot afford to have inferior arrows. If David did not kill Goliath with that first SMOOTH stone, Goliath would have certainly torn David apart before he had a chance to sling the second stone. David knew that he would need a smooth stone, polished through the years of running water and the tumbling affect of rubbing against other stones. It would be an absolutely necessity in order to fly swiftly with enough speed to sink into the thick skull of Goliath and bring him crashing down (1Samuel 17:40).

State schools cannot polish our children to be the arrows to provide our nation with victories we so desperately need. We need arrows who can pierce the enemy's lies, falsehood, corruption, immoralities, and evils that are right now flooding our nation. It can only happen through wise enlightened fathers and mothers.

Be encouraged. Colin

The type of arrows God wants us to prepare as described in the Bible are...

1) READY ARROWS.

Psalm 21:12 says, "Thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them." This Scripture describes God's mighty men putting arrows on to the strings from the quiver. These arrows are attached to the many bow strings of God's well equipped army. The strings are obviously drawn into a firing position, ready and on the alert for the command to fire at the enemy.

From the very moment our children are born we need to understand that they have been given to us to "make ready" for the moment when God, in His sovereign wisdom, will place or notch them onto the string in order to be drawn against God's enemies. The great question is: how is it possible to have our children as "made ready" arrows to devastate the powers of darkness if we do not even have a military mindset to begin with?

"Ready arrows" come from ready parents who have applied the parenting skills necessary to make this happen. Moses' mother would have influenced and made ready, to the best of her ability, the mighty arrow called Moses. Likewise, Samson's father, who said to the angel, "How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him?"(Judges 13:12). Zachariah prophesied over his son, John the Baptist, "And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways" (Luke 1:76) and "The child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the ay of his showing unto Israel" (Luke 1:80). The desert is always the best place to make "ready arrows."

Be encouraged. Colin

THE ARROWS WILL SPEAK IN THE GATES

Psalm 127:5 says, "They shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate."

Nations and churches that willfully refuse to fill their quivers with young men and women, trained as sharp polished arrows, will stand ashamed before their enemies, whether they be physical or spiritual. The sad thing is that God is more than willing to provide us with arrows, but we are too deceived to receive them.

Some European nations have approximately 1.2 arrows in their quivers; others have 1.8 arrows. However, the population scientist, Theodore Lachish states that anything less than three is doomed to self destruction because some may have infertility, others may not marry, some could die before marriage or before their child-bearing years are over, and some, God forbid, will live alternative lifestyles that cannot produce children.

Most, if not all, of our western nations stand ashamed before their enemies, either within or outside the gates, and yet we are so deceived we will not accept our shame. Let alone repent. The truth of the matter is that God reveals that children of our youth (to young mothers and fathers) are to be recognized as arrows. If they are rightly polished and sharpened they can be enlisted in Christ's mighty army to destroy all darkness and evil. Jesus Christ is the mighty conqueror of Revelation 6:2: and 19:11-15.

All Christians should seek, with God's help, to fill their quivers and enlist them in Christ's army. He is the only one who can remove our shame. The gates our nation and cities are being knocked down daily. Where are the arrows who will speak and contend for the truth?

Be encouraged. Colin

WHICH ARE MORE IMPORTANT? THE STARS IN THE SKY OR THE STARS ON EARTH?

One starry night, God Gold Abraham, "Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them" (Genesis 15:5). God knew that it was impossible for Abraham to count all the shining stars filling the heavens. Abraham was over-awed that his children would number that many and shine just like those stars, not in the heavens, but upon the earth.

I believe that God is more interested in earthly stars (shining, righteous people, lit up with the glory of God) than the awesome soulless stars of the heavens. We know that each one of the myriads of stars in the heavens are different in character from each other and each one tells its own message to man of the glorious power of our great God who created them (Romans 1:20).

Psalm 19:1-4 says, "The heavens declare the glory of God;;and the firmament showeth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line (rule or direction) has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world."

We agree that the shining heavens speak and have a message for man. Genesis 1:14 says, "Let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years." Read The Witness of The Stars by E. W. Bullinger on this subject. But, do you agree that the earth needs to be filled with the godly seed who proclaim with shining faces the truth and grace of God? The humanists and agnostics do not. The devil certainly does not. And the unbelieving deceived church does not. However, Daniel prophesies, "They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever" (Daniel 12:3).

Philippians 2:15-16 Way's translation says, “That you may show yourselves blameless, uncontaminated, irreproachable children of God, in the midst of a society morally warped, spiritually perverted, amongst whom you shine out clearly, LIKE STARS IN THE WORLD'S SKY, holding out to it the light of the Word of Life.” The Good News Translation says, "You must SHINE LIKE STARS LIGHTING UP THE SKY."

Be encouraged. Colin

HOW MUCH DO WE REALLY CARE THAT THE WORLD BE FILLED WITH GOD'S LIGHT?

It's only the true Christians who can raise and nurture the godly seed. Not only does God have need of them, but the whole words has need of them, whether they know it or not.

Though much of the world is full of darkness, the only true answer to darkness is LIGHT, light manifested through the godly seed. The only reason why the world is full of darkness is because parents living in darkness have multiplied and raised children of darkness. Darkness can only multiply when there is insufficient light in order to counteract it. In this sense, spiritual light and spiritual darkness are both limited to the numbers and training of human beings who alone are able to convey these sources of power.

In the beginning, the first thing that God said was, "Let there be light... And God saw the light, that it was good" (Genesis 1:3-4). This was speaking of natural light, which is a type, and points toward the spiritual light. The heavens would not be lit at night if it were not for the countless numbers of stars filling the universe.

Christians all over the world who have the children God wants them to have and who raise them up to be powerful bearers of light and truth should fill the earth with as many stars as with which God fills the heavens.

God is still saying, "Let there be light." Only light has the power to scatter the horrible "gross" darkness (Isaiah 60:2). Today, Christians are limiting the light in opposition to God's command, "Let there be light."

Be encouraged. Colin

BIBLICAL FATHERS HAVE ALL THE CHILDREN GOD WANTS THEM TO HAVE.

On this point the majority of the Christian churches have been greatly deceived. Most Christian couples have little understanding of the importance of God being in charge of this area of their lives. They consult God on their career, college, home, finance, and many seemingly important issues, yet regarding children created in God's own image, they don't want God involved. This is one area where most Christians make their own decision.

What would have happened to God's promise to Abraham's descendants that they would be as the "dust of the earth, the sand of the  seashore, and the stars of the heaven"* for multitude, if he had decided to take the lordship away from God to give him the children God wanted him and Sarah to have? I think you will agree with me that having children is more important to God for the multiplication of His image and all that He represents than all these other things that we seek Him for. I have come to believe that it is God's image and likeness that is at stake and on the line. For righteousness' sake, we had better not take this matter lightly or casually, for God does not.

Malachi 2:15 NIV says, "Has not the one God made you? You belong to him in body and spirit. And what does the one God seek? Godly offspring." The great question is: If God seeks godly seed, shouldn't we also seek godly children? We should answer with a thousand "Amens" or "Yes" to this question.

Be encouraged. Colin

*(Genesis 13:16; 15:5; 22:17; 28:14; 32:12; Deuteronomy 1:10; 10:22; 2 Chronicles 1:9; 27:23 and Hebrews 11:12).

WHERE ARE THE FATHERS WHO FALL ON THEIR FACES WITH AWE AT THE PRIVILEGE OF BUILDING A GODLY DYNASTY?

The Pharaohs of Egypt built great pyramids in order to be remembered, and in a way, their plan was effective. My wife and I have both climbed to the top of the biggest pyramid in Egypt.

There was no godliness for what they are remembered, just massive tomb stones. But, Abraham, who would have been alive around the same time as the Pharaohs of Egypt is most definitely remembered. He was the patriarch of a great godly dynasty called Israel, through whom the great Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, was born. Without Abraham's vision for a godly dynasty, there would never had been a people called Israel. And there would never have been a true Messiah for Israel and the world.

We read in Genesis 17:2-3, "And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. And Abraham FELL ON HIS FACE."

Abraham is the prototype of all that is called true biblical fatherhood. What reverence! What awe! What amazement Abraham has for the privilege God gives him to raise the godly seed. Where are the men today who will fall on their faces for such a privilege?

God has not changed and God still gives godly fathers this same privilege. No pyramid or tower, no matter how tall or costly, can compare to raising a godly dynasty. Pyramids and towers cannot change the world for good. Only godly dynasties can do that!

Building a godly dynasty is the greatest project of all time!

Be encouraged. Colin

I will be back to our theme of Biblical Fatherhood tomorrow, but felt constrained today to write a few thoughts about what is happening in our nation.

It already seems that a lot of cover up is going on over the Boston Marathon bombing. Why was the first "subject" so quickly sent back to Saudi Arabia? Leaks from the Immigration Department say that the official documents of deportation state that he was linked to terrorist activity, but because of political ties with the Saudis, and the fact that he is the son of a Saudi Prince, he was let off the hook! Where is the justice in all this?

It appears that the FBI were in close communication with the two brothers who planted the bombs and were using them to get information. This administration in the White House has wiped from all government information anything that links terrorism with Islam. Politicians should be screaming for an honest answer. We the people should not sit down, but rather stand up and demand the truth. By covering up, our government is aiding and abetting those who want to destroy us. When will enough be enough for America?

Terrorism, everyone knows, is primarily linked to Islam, for it demands it in order to covert the world to Islam. The people of America have to stand up now or you can guarantee that all major crowd events will be the most dangerous places to be. America must rid itself of all wimpy, soft-soap politicians and white-washing compromisers in leadership. We the people must stand for the truth. We must not tolerate lies or double smooth-talking politicians any more.

New Zealand is now the 13th country in the world to pass laws approving same sex marriage. They better be prepared for another big shake. The government is mocking God and sticking their finger in His eye. Who do they think they are? Galatians 6: 7 says, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked.":

Fathers, please teach your children to pray for righteous leaders. Pray for the real truth to be revealed and that all cover ups which are corrupt will be exposed.

Be encouraged. Colin

Men, the godly fathers of the Bible were men that understood the importance of building dynasties for the glory of God. Just yesterday I was taking to one of my grand-daughters who had been looking into the Campbell generational family tree, and also the Bowen tree which is the maiden name of my wife, Nancy. It was an interesting conversation but it was exciting to discover those who had been successful and who made the family name honorable.

My great ancestor, Colin Campbell and his wife, Fiona, founded the large Scottish Highland clan and built at least two castles and owned vast areas of land. Sad to say, there were also some things that we would prefer not to talk about!

We must never forget that we are all part of a great generational chain that stretches back some 6,000 years to Adam. Many of these great family names are dying out. The dynasties are ending. Why? Because we have lost the vision for raising godly generations.

Raising children is without doubt a godly thing to do for in the beginning we were told to "Be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 1:28). A godly legacy, which is built into godly generations, is I believe, one of the greatest blessings we can give back to God and to this world.

Be encouraged. Colin

Geneses 18:17-19 says, "And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? For I know him, that he will COMMAND HIS CHILDREN and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment."

We see that Abraham's fatherhood had a strong spiritual "command" to it. "Justice and judgment" are two major truths that require a strong understanding of what is right and what is wrong. Both are very dependent on one's relationship with God. It is one thing to know justice and judgment, and another thing to DO justice and judgment. Justice and judgment have no real value until they are done. The American Constitution, as great as it is, has no value if it is not lived in the lives of its citizens.

Abraham's fatherhood not only led by example, but by COMMAND. The question is, "Does our 21st century fatherhood have any genuine command to do justice and truth"? How can we command something we do not know and practice ourselves?

Be encouraged. Colin 

Genesis 26:24 says, "And the Lord appeared unto him (Isaac) the same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham's sake."

I wrote yesterday that I don't believe it is possible for any of us to be the fathers God intends us to be without a close personal relationship with God as our own true Abba Father. It is true that there are men who are very good fathers in a natural sense. Some of these fathers, sad to say, are often better fathers than many so called "Christian" fathers. However, we must not make the mistake of equating fatherhood purely from a natural standpoint only.

The fatherhood God is calling for has a strong spiritual aspect to it also.

Biblical fatherhood covers the children with prayer.

Biblical fatherhood imparts the Scriptures and spiritual values to the children.

Biblical fatherhood teaches the children how to resist all evil.

Biblical fatherhood shows by example how to have God's blessing and favor on their lives.

In the above Scripture we see the amazing example Abraham was to Isaac. God's statement to Isaac that He was Abraham's God, and that He would bless Isaac for his father's sake must have blessed Isaac in an amazing way.

In today's world, would such a statement by God to our own sons be a blessing to them?

Some sons may reply to God, "But I did not really know my father that well. He never had time for me." But, Abraham was a "Friend of God" (James 2:23). Obviously, one could not be a friend of God who is the greatest Father and not have one's own fatherhood greatly influenced for good.

Be encouraged. Colin

Because fatherhood is the greatest role given to men, we need to take time to rediscover its importance by seeking, studying, searching the Scriptures, and praying this great role into being.

The truth is that although God is known by many great names and each one gives further understanding and knowledge of our amazing God, I think His greatest name is ABBA FATHER. He is the Father of fathers. He is the absolute source of true fatherhood. He is the prototype of all fatherhood. Fatherhood, and all that means, derives its being and existence from God, our ABBA FATHER

I do not believe that it is possible for us to be the fathers God intends us to be without a close personal understanding of God as our own true Abba Father. I personally thank and praise God that I can call the mighty Creator of all things my own Abba Father. I could not possibly imagine what my relationship with God would be if I did not know Him as my own personal Abba Father.

Fatherhood implies intimate relationship and personal care, interest, and protection. Fatherhood also implies ownership and a great sense of personal responsibility and belonging.

"For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named" (Ephesians 3:14-15).

Be encouraged. Colin

Most men underestimate the role of fatherhood, drifting into a casual and haphazard way of fatherhood. Their role in the career or sporting world is often more important to them. To most men, children are not that important and are viewed with a "take it or leave it" attitude. One or two children is okay with most men, perhaps three at the max, and after that, well, it's time to think seriously about the snip!

One of the main reasons for this way of thinking is that, sad to say, for several generations this has been the accepted mindset. Therefore, fatherhood has degenerated further and further away from the biblical pattern. For a number of generations biblical fatherhood has not set a good example for men to follow. This has resulted in fatherhood becoming a subordinate and almost forgotten role in today's world.

Fatherhood is in great need of rediscovery and for this reason pastors, teachers, counselors, as well as all Christian fathers need to get back to God's Word which contains a vast knowledge of what true fatherhood is all about. Each one of us men need to earnestly pray for a new understanding, a new desire, and a new biblical understanding in order that we may again become the fathers God intends us to be.

Fatherhood has fallen into such ruin to the point that many western nations, especially among the liberal ones, believe that the state needs to take over this role . Before the return of Christ to take to Himself a spotless church He is calling for us to get rid of the spots of neglected, worldly, unbiblical fatherhood that has no resemblance to His pattern revealed in Scripture.

Be encouraged to seek God's truth. Colin

Men, the primary purpose of the Elijah anointing mentioned in Malachi 4:6 is to turn the hearts of the fathers (parents) back to the children. In today's world, where many Christian parent's hearts are hardened and insensitive towards their children, we certainly need this Elijah anointing to restore our hearts back to the true value of children.

With over 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce, as well as the marriages that are shaky and shallow, this has serious impact on the lives of our children. They do not understand why Mommy and Daddy do not love each other anymore. Their little hearts are torn and confused. Their precious little hearts have to be dragged through all sorts of garbage. They cannot help but be adversely affected by the tension and strife. What kind of example are we setting up for their future marriage and faithful stable relationships?

All this divorce by Christians is having a debilitating affect upon our nation, as well as future generations. We certainly need this Elijah anointing to turn our hearts back to the value of children. The "one to two children"  mindset of our present Christianity is certainly not biblical. Both the Old and the New Testaments encourage a fruitful mindset.

On top of all this, what are we doing to stop these "unwanted, inconvenient nuisances" from being born? Contraception, sterilization, and abortion is Margaret Sanger's way to get rid of these so called "human weeds." Much of the present day church has fallen for this deplorable attitude towards having children.

We must ask the question. Has God moved His hand away from protecting marriages? For the sake of our nation and its future, we are in desperate need for major heart sugary. Men, we must pray for this Elijah anointing before it's too late and the nation receives the fruit of Malachi 4:6, "Lest I come and smite the earth with a curse."

Be encouraged to pray. Colin

It was most interesting to notice in the Drudge Report yesterday that the USA government is pushing for more control of our children. This confirms what I wrote yesterday about the government push to take over babies from birth in Germany.

Babies, and all children, need their own mother's arms, smiles, cuddles, sympathies, comfort, security, discipline, teaching, bonding, and affections. Daycare centers, nurseries, and preschools, in fact all schools (state and private) can never ever substitute a mother's loving heart.

Wise fathers are desperately needed in this world RIGHT NOW in order to support and encourage their wives in their most challenging career of mothering in today's world. When we surrender our filial parenting and teaching rights to government, we subject our children to daily deprivation of mother care to the false mother called day care. At the end of the day, a child comes home for night care and it's soon time to sleep for the night. Tell me, what time does that night care mother have to fulfill the virtues mentioned above? This is not called motherhood, but rather surrogatehood or governmenthood.

Government loves power and they are more than willing to take over your responsibilities and inform you that it was always meant to be their responsibility. Father, your wife's career outside the home, away from the children, is definitely depriving your children's affections, morals, character, and security. Men, we must be wise and take our children back home where they truly belong.

Be encouraged. Colin

Today I return to my series of BIBLICAL FATHERHOOD, THE GREAT NEED OF THE WORLD.

We will continue writing about the need of men to have a father's heart. Colin

BIBLICAL FATHERHOOD--THE GREAT NEED OF THE WORLD
2. c) HE HAS A FATHER'S HEART continued.

Malachi 4:5-6, says, "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord; And he shall turn THE HEART OF THE FATHERS to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse."

On our recent teaching tour in UK and Europe Nancy and I stayed with a delightful homeschooling family in France. They are a German family but live in France so they can homeschool their children. The husband, who teaches in Germany, had just returned from a school Principal's Convention in Germany. He told us of a woman from the government who addressed the assembly stating that because parenting was a failure in Germany that the State should step in and take control of all children from birth. This husband mentioned that there was approval from most of the principles. I wonder if those same principals would want their own children taken over by the State from the moment of birth!

This is massive state intrusion which I believe we will see more of as they seek to apply UN mandates to our western nations. However, God certainly did not give our children to us to be bonded to state institutions. Babies and children need their father and mother. State governments should do all they can to encourage parental roles, not government take over.

This may sound extreme but I believe that even inadequate parenting is better than no parenting. And governments do not make good parents. They never have and never will. Government cannot reveal a mother's touch. Government does not have the compassionate eyes of a mother. Government, especially these days, can never show the love, care, and protection of a godly father.

Be encouraged. Colin

THANKS SO MUCH

Genesis 6:5-7, "And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth."

Is God offended, grieved, and insulted? Have we considered this most important question regarding the homosexual marriage equality debate that is currently being debated by our Supreme Court? Most of us tend to be taken up with our own considerations and opinions. However, no matter how important our opinions may be to us, they must be considered secondary to our Creator's plans.

The only way for us to know God's ordained plan on the subject of morals it to be well acquainted with His Word in the Scriptures. These are known by Christians as ABSOLUTES. We must never try to bend or twist the Scriptures to suit our opinions on this subject, or any subject, for that matter. Our opinions on what God thinks will never make any difference to God, or persuade Him to come to our way of thinking. He is who He is and He has revealed His plan in His Word on the subject of morals. He expects us, His creation, to line up with what He says, whether we like it or not--because it is always for our good and our blessing.

God is indeed a God of love, mercy, and longsuffering and patiently waits for men to repent, but there comes a time when He says, "Enough is Enough." And because He is offended, grieved, and insulted, He does and will act with righteous judgment.

The homosexual community have been flaunting themselves publically for many years now, with gay pride days and demonstration marches. They have infiltrated the state education system so that even small children in many state schools are encouraged, and in some cases forced, to attend these indoctrination classes. Now we are being coerced into accepting them into the Holy Covenant of Marriage. God forbid! This most certainly demeans the sacredness of the marriage covenant. For without a doubt, it was God, in the beginning, who instituted the covenant of marriage--not man, and not the state (Genesis 18-24). This covenant that God called into being was without question between a man and a woman. Anything else is a perversion.

Genesis 18:20 and 19:24, "And the Lord said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; I will go down now, and see...  Then the Lord rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven." Sad to say, but it is true, that God is offended, grieved, and insulted much more than we are.

Men, we must at this time be sensitive to the heart of God.

Be encouraged. Colin

As Christian men, we must realize the importance of this hour in which we live. This is, right now, a most challenging hour. There is nothing that weakens a nation quicker than legalized national immorality. If homosexuality gets the nation's stamp of approval to the point of equal status with heterosexual marriage, it will be huge jump in the wrong direction. The problem with this jump is that it does not make it to the other side of safety, but plunges the nation into a bottomless pit from which there is no return.

At times like this we Christian men must stand up and speak out for righteousness for it seems there are plenty on the other side. The President, the liberal media, the feminists, the liberal churches which are the 21st century synagogues of Satan (Revelation 2:9: 3:9 are all spewing out their favor of this abominable evil. It is indeed time for us Christians to clothe ourselves with the cloak of zeal. Read about Phinehas in Numbers 25. Although I am not promoting physical javelins, a well-written article of denunciation can be a javelin, or a fiery protest of speech can be an effective javelin. Wherever we are we can all wield this type of javelin. There is also the javelin throwing prayer meeting where we can attack the unclean devils that are driving this abomination.

All Christians churches should be roaring their disapproval, but sadly many remain like timid lambs. How deploringly weak. How disgustingly anemic. How pathetically yellow. What has happened to us that our voices are strangely silent when we should be roaring with the roaring of the Lion of Judah?

Be clad with zeal and start roaring against this nation weakening sin before it's too late. Wherever you are and whenever the opportunity presents itself, do not be silent. Roar your disapproval. Jesus roared His disapproval at the sacrilege in the temple. The Scripture says that He was consumed with zeal.

The zeal of God will make all the difference between the weak and the strong. If ever there was a time in this nation's history to be clothed with zeal, IT MUST BE NOW.

Be encouraged. Colin