The LORD has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does. He said, "Don't call everything a conspiracy, like they do, and don't live in dread of what frightens them. Make the LORD of Heaven's Armies holy in your life. He is the one you should fear. He is the one who should make you tremble. He will keep you safe." NLT
For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying, Say ye not, A confederacy, to all [them to] whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid. Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and [let] him [be] your fear, and [let] him [be] your dread. And he shall be for a sanctuary; KJV
I'm sure all of you at one time or another have heard the conspiracy theories about 9/11 and other things going on in America. (NOTE: Whether or not you believe in them is totally up to you. But please don't start telling me about your latest findings. Thank you! :) I have heard my share of theories. They sound very plausible at times. I will keep my opinion about them to myself for the time being however.
This morning I was listening to my audio Bible while making my lunch and these verses from Isaiah stood out to me. The only thing conspiracy theories succeed in doing most often is taking our eyes off of Christ and His soon coming. They leave us with suspicions about everyone who passes us, and a fear of what my be coming in the future.
When I heard these words from Isaiah this morning it almost made my mouth drop open. It was like God knew what I'd been thinking lately. Not that CT have been keeping me awake at night or sent me under cover, but I have wondered about them. Here God is telling us, "Don't pass these things along. Don't give them your attention. Instead fear Me. Look to me and I will be your sanctuary in time of trouble." What a comforting thought. I do not need to fret and worry about what may happen tomorrow. I do not need to fear as those of this world do who have no refuge.
We serve an Almighty God! I will not fear...though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.
He is my sanctuary!
