Day 231 By Many or Few

 

8/19/2025

"Then Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, 

'Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised;  it may

 be that the LORD will work for us.  For nothing 

restrains the LORD from saving by many or by few.'"

1 Samuel 14:6

 

Today is the day for the siege on Sacramento - Californians standing for truth and righteousness, morality in government, and most of all for the safety and welfare of all our children, not just those who live in California. Prayers have gone forth and continue to surround the warriors who will be in attendance. As the scripture above testifies, "For nothing restrains the LORD from saving by many or by few." God is able to make all grace abound, and with God all things are possible. We continue to pray that hearts are open to hear and receive the truth, and that God will move upon the hearts of the ones who will vote on this bill. But this is only one bill, and the enemy never sleeps. Right now America is battling for the safety and welfare of our children, but there are many issues facing our nation today. Yes, God is in control, but He expects us to take care of our children, the greatest gift He has entrusted to our care. He also expects us to use the gifts He has given us so that we can stand up and make a difference in this world. This is a spiritual battle, and it is time for the church to arise.

In Ezekiel 11:19 God tells the people of Judah that He will take their hearts of stone and give them hearts that are tender with love towards Him, and that He would give them one heart and a new spirit. Sadly the people had turned their backs on God and entered into idolatry. In spite of warnings from the prophets, the leaders and people will not turn from their wicked ways. Rather than follow a righteous God who loves them, they continue to do things their way, opening the way for their eventual exile. Sadly, not much has changed with man today. We seem determined to do things our way, when we have a God who has gifted us with wonderful blessings and benefits through salvation in Jesus Christ.

Lately, I've been more deeply troubled by the way people behave. I know it's not new, and it has been increasing more each day, but it is particularly disconcerting when people who say they love and trust God almost come to blows over things they do not see eye to eye on. If this isn't bad enough, instigators have been placed in strategic areas to incite discord and mayhem in peaceful situations, resulting in stress and mental trauma for so many innocent people, particularly on our college campuses and in schools where children and students are trying to increase their education in order to be productive, wholesome citizens. To know that there are schemes and deliberately planned incidents that bring harm and more confusion, is sickening. In most cases, all of this ugliness and evil is a thirst, not for truth or equality, but for power for those who are behind it all, safe in the shadows, pulling the strings. And when people do not speak up for truth, it is just wrong, especially for the church to remain silent. Sometimes it seems as if it does little good, but we cannot become discouraged. When we are obedient and faithful in our service, God is faithful, and He hears our cries for help, and He answers. No matter how far the children of Israel deviated from God's laws, when they cried out to Him, He took pity on their distress, and He answered them. For years this was the way things went for Israel throughout history, but eventually, first Israel and then Judah were conquered by enemies God raised up to bring judgment upon them for their disobedience, and they were exiled. In spite of this, God promised to bring a remnant home. He always has a remnant, those who are faithful and obedient.

Fast forward to today, and God is answering His promise to restore Israel to her promised inheritance, and He is calling those who are scattered back to Israel, their ancestral home. His promise have been extended  to we who are believers in Christ, who are serving God, called to a life of godliness and surrender. He never has, and He never will leave us nor forsake us. Regardless of the size of the audience present today in Sacramento, God will have His say, and His truth will prevail, as it always has! Selah.