Day 23 Solemn Call

 

1/23/2026

"Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked,

but now commands all men everywhere to repent, because

He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in

righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained.

He has given assurance of this to all by 

raising Him from the dead."

Acts 17:30-31

 

Fridays are special days for me as I prepare for Shabbat and the evening quietness and rest spent with my Jewish families - Paul Wilbur Ministries (Shabbat in the Home) and worship and prayer with Marty and Jenny Goetz. Promptly at 6 pm Shabbat officially begins, and all the work stops until 6 pm Saturday evening. It's a time of rest and spiritual refreshment for me and so many others who follow these ministries and obey the Sabbath to keep it holy. Of course, for me, and others, who grew up with Sunday as our day of rest, I still worship on this day as well. Right now between the weather and not having transportation, I still listen in and enjoy Sabbath and Sunday online services. I've been doing this for a number of years, and it is where I find peace and rest.

Yesterday was such a hectic day because of the new roof being installed, but today was not quite what I was expecting either. The day began noisily again, beginning with an early morning visitor coming to pick up the check for the roof, followed by several phone calls, each one important and time well-spent, but not as I had hoped. I must say that God has a way of getting my attention. He does say to be instant in season and out (2 Timothy 4:2). It's so easy to get our eyes off of Jesus and onto a situation unless we fight the distractions and be careful not to pick up offenses. Jesus told me to focus on Him, and more recently He has given me the vision of a horse with blinders on, eyes fixed ahead, being lead by a patient guide. If there is a dangerous situation, say a fire, and the one leading the horse past the blaze needs to keep the animal calm, he uses blinders, so it can only see what is ahead. The he patiently and slowly walks the animal past the danger. Maybe in the vision, rather than a horse, it was Jesus leading a stubborn donkey whose name was Linda! Not really, or at least not this time. The vision clearly spoke to the absolute necessity of keeping my eyes fixed on Him and not on circumstances, or people, what anyone says or doesn't say, or what is happening in front of me. Not too long ago I was given the privilege of seeing an approaching spiritual storm already going on in the heavens, and current events are becoming more and more ominous of what could be coming. I don't say that to frighten anyone, just to say all that is happening in our nation, in Israel, Iran, and around the world is not by chance. 

This week I was asked to write to the elected officials in my State and the federally elected officials. I really don't have to be asked to do this, because it is part of what I do on my own, and I have been doing it for many years. The cause that is dear to my heart is the sanctity of human life, as it should be of prime importance to those who call themselves human beings. I was shocked back four years ago when a gang of "pro-life evangelical pastors" voted for Biden and his Democratic party who clearly did a huge disservice to our nation, although many still remain blind to the fact or simply do not want to admit that they sinned, the results have been showing to be true in recent months. The "pastors" made Biden promise that he would not repeal the Hyde Amendment. Guess what! It was one of his first acts in office. One cannot dance with the devil and be surprised that he lied! A follower of Christ should not play with the lives of the innocent in the first place. People do not like President Trump and his administration. Well, God placed them in office in an overwhelmingly obvious display of His power, even saving President Trump's life twice, as He continues to do. So, you see, it really doesn't matter what you or anyone else thinks or feels, including myself. God is in control, and if He says Trump is His choice, then so be it. But honestly, if one cares enough about our country and truly wants to follow Christ, then the Bible should always be the final say in selecting someone for any position. How does what a person say and do line up with the Word of God?! That's the criteria. Everyone has the right to do or say or vote any way they choose, but one who professes to follow Christ, always follows God's Word. It's called surrender. Not a popular word in my family. 

Virginia had four years with a Christian Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and Delegate. But now, the unhappy Christians now have a Governor who made it her first duty to change laws by to abortion to birth, change trans laws that hurt our children, and propose an abhorrent amount of evil legislation. We now have a Lieutenant Governor who is a Muslim, who very well may follow the example of the new Muslim Socialist in New York City where the call to prayer sounds five times a day, and I heard, but I have not confirmed, that Christians may be obliged to observe these prayer calls along with the rest of the population. Our Constitution was founded on Judaeo-Christian roots, and on moral rules, so when did it become legal to put in office someone who follows a god who calls Israel a little satan and American a big satan, and who calls for our death? If you think I am exaggerating, look it up. Just take a look at the slaughter occurring in Iran, all because people want to be free from a regime of hatred and violence. Lastly, our newly elected Attorney General was found guilty of fantasizing of murdering his opponent and his children. What about everyone else's children? Oh, yes, their babies are being killed, used for research, or taught perversion beginning in the lower grades. What happened to America? What happened to human beings? What happened to my family? It breaks my heart, and it breaks God's.

We must do better! God will not be mocked. Whatsoever a man sows, that will he also reap (Galatians 6:7-9). And as I printed above: "Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.” (Acts 17:30-31).