A contentious election. Political unrest throughout the country. Deep divisions and racial and sectional hatred throughout the country. Hateful speeches and animosity towards one another.
Is
it October 2020 or is it October 1860? Yes. And as SCV members and historians
we all see the ominous parallels.
If
you go back and read the fake news, er, newspaper of that time, you see that
history really is circular. Our ancestors dealt with the same issues we deal
with today and we can look to them and the courage they showed 160 years ago.
And
what is the one mighty constant then and now and all through history? Jesus
Christ.
And
as followers of Christ, we are not promised easy lives or easy times. Scripture does remind us that trials are part
of those who pick up the Cross. But we are promised that He, the great I AM, is
by our side, always.
Romans
8:18 says ‘I consider our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the
glory that will be revealed in us.”
The
Book of James takes it one step further, adding, “My brethren, count it all joy
when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith
produces patience. But let patience have it’s perfect work, that you may be
perfect and complete, lacking nothing“ (1:2-3).
Gentlemen,
do not spend all your time on the worries of the world and Man, but rather get
in to the Word. Make sure you are spending each day in prayer and reading your
Bible. Remember, He wants a relationship with you! And while you are in worship with Him, Please
pray for our country, the state of Alabama, our organization and camp.
Amen.
May God
continue to watch over you and your families and protect you all.
And may God
save the South!
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