Voice of the Introverts

I recently got my first cataract surgery. In fact, just two days ago from me writing this. That first day everything was darkish, my eye would not even open very well yet. When I woke up the next morning though, there was so much light! It was like when you wear sunglasses and you take them off, that is what it was like! The world is so much brighter, that eye is understanding the light in the world much better than I can remember.  I would never have believed that I was wearing sunglasses on my eye! But when the physician removed that cataract – that blockage – from my eye, the light of the world has opened up!

My guess? It is a symptom of the end times, but common sense seems to have left the atmosphere altogether. I look around at all that is going on and just have to shake my head in amazement at the very educated people that are running the country (and the world) that seem to be devoid of any practical common sense. I can only presume that this is the part where the Bible says “thinking themselves to be wise they became fools” – Romans 1:22.

I read a description of George Orwell’s novel, 1984, on Google. It said at the end, that “it remains a work of science fiction”. I am not sure exactly what the author meant, but it sounds like they were not sure it would remain a work of science fiction. 

Looking at the book of Romans continuing from several weeks ago, Paul gets more specific about things that are against the will of God. The unsaved person sees nothing wrong in living this way (out of God’s will) since he does not see any future consequences to living this way. We, as Christians however, should take heed to these things. If you see any of these traits within yourself, you should begin to think a little deeper and look a little harder and question your walk with God.

We talk about prayer a lot.  We say I’ll pray for you.  We say a blessing over our food.  We have a nightly prayer routine with our children.  We often pray, but do we really pray.  I mean really really pray?  

I have read many articles and opinions on the fact that Christ came into the world to die for you sins, but the way he died – and willingly. How can I wrap my head around that? How, as a very fallible human being could you ever muster up the nerve to do that? Look again at what Isaiah said about it many years before it actually happened. Ok

Before starting I can say without a doubt that this article is going to make me unpopular, at least, more so than I already am. Years ago, this legend was born because a generous man wanted to give the children something on what was considered the most important day of the year – the birth of Christ. He wanted to give good gifts to the children as a reminder of the most important gift that was ever given. 

Ok, you just bought that beautiful nativity set. It is gorgeous. Everything looks perfect. Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, shepherds, donkeys, cows, sheep, goats, wise men…(screeching halt here). Wise men? Just why do we see wise men in all nativity scenes. It took almost two years for the wise men to find the baby. Wandering around all thru the wilderness for years, looking for the promise of the Messiah, but having trouble getting there. Too busy looking up; too busy to look out; too busy following that star.

I am not sure how to start this one. When one gives their personal testimony, they should probably choose their words carefully. Not only are you reflecting yourself in a good or bad light, but you are also either magnifying yourself or the Savior. When doing this I would prefer that it reflect the light of the LORD, rather than anything I say putting me in any type of higher esteem.