SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1115

“Misplaced Trust”

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and in whose hope is in the Lord – Jeremiah 17:5-7

We the people of the United States of America are going through a difficult patch right now. Not only are we dealing with a pandemic and the economic effect thereof, but also with anarchists who are wreaking havoc in our cities.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble; When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. – Psalm 46:1; Psalm 56:3

Roads are blocked, innocent travelers are being accosted and our police are being attacked and killed. It seems that domestic terrorism is being allowed to flourish and run rampant and little if anything is being done to put an end to it.

But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors! – Psalm 31:14-15

When we cannot trust our governing authorities to keep us safe, what do we do? It seems that every day conversations of late with friends, family or acquaintances inevitably include the topic of owning weapons to defend ourselves.

He said to them, “But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. – Luke 22:36

Those who carried burdens were loaded in such a way that each labored on the work with one hand and held his weapon with the other. And each of the builders had his sword strapped at his side while he built. – Nehemiah 4:17-18

I am a firm believer in our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms in order to defend our families from evildoers. I am also a firm believer that my trust must never be misplaced on such weapons.

Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; Through you we push down our foes; through your name we tread down those who rise up against us. For not in my bow do I trust, nor can my sword save me…. – Psalm 144:1; Psalm 44:5-7

Gun sales are at record levels since the pandemic panic hoarding began in March of 2020. What are people seeking to defend – themselves or their T-paper and canned goods? We should share what we have with those in need and trust in the Lord to resupply.

And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. – Psalm 9:10

In these difficult times, be clear in whom or in what you place your trust. Be careful not to misplace your trust in man, self, weaponry, wealth or anything of this world.

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God; The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; … – Psalm 20:7; Nahum 1:7

Exercise your right to keep and bear arms if you so desire. Exercise also your right and obligation to vote in the upcoming election seeking to preserve the sanctity of life from the womb to the nursing home and to preserve the foundations of our Constitution. May the Peace of Jesus fill your hearts and homes.

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. – Isaiah 26:3