Sermon not on the mount

Easter week thoughts or musings

Good morning, everyone.

Sentences that matter in the Bible are "do not be afraid" and "be of good cheer." It is true that the devil walks around as a roaring lion looking whom he might devour but faith is to see that we have already won the victory, by believing in the example of Christ. What does this mean, practically? It means that each morning you get up and are thankful to God for all his loving kindnesses and tender mercies. Yes, someone may be planning death and destruction to you, unknown to yourself, but your job is to leave his downfall to the law, the government, the army, the police etc., not to mention the ten universal commandments or his conscience by which he will be judged. But honestly, as the times are tough we have something more that has to be revived, and that is the need for prayer and faith in the word of God. And the golden rule. Jesus protected himself and others through prayer and faith in and obedience to and love of God's word as he knew that beyond a point even the authorities put in place to help us go about living peaceful lives, we who are ordinary citizens, would be ineffective as we are not facing powers that are human but constellated into groups as spiritual wickedness, satanic forces, evil spirits, and such can only by countered by prayer, alone and in groups, and love of God and obedience to his word after faith in it. These lesser powers from down below can only be defeated by the greater power of God and his allies from up above. Thus, just like black holes eat up all in its path, we become suns that give light to all in our paths to grow and flourish in green earths and this destroys the darkness and spreads light to bring about God's kingdom on earth. All the best, have a lovely day :) Pray without ceasing in your hearts for this is the will of God in Christ concerning us but with faith that he hears and has already heard and answers speedily when our prayers are aligned with His will. Most of all don't fear death as whatever comes after this can't be all that much worse for ordinary people and may be better and if it is nothing then that is fine too and don't worry about those left behind as it is not your job to bother about them, those left living will do that job. If no one does it also, God will, so do not worry or be anxious or think too much, in short, but trust God and live happily. So be it.