how to win the war

How to Win the War

“War is back in vogue” according to the Roman pontiff. When has it ever been out of vogue? Communists and Islamists TODAY violate national borders and laws with the express intent of destabilizing their peoples and governments and plundering their possessions. They are not wearing national uniforms. The communist party began in 1898 and declared itself International in 1919. Communists have been seeking world hegemony ever since. Islam began in the seventh century; they have been seeking to rule the world since 632 AD. These are the enemies seeking to dominate the world. The USA is defending its people and their sovereignty against these enemies every day. They are being assisted by national and international criminal cartels AND by what is called the “media.”

And will we not reckon war to be the work and pleasure of satan who presumed to become God’s equal? We must! It is satan who first declared war against his Creator! Wars will come to an end. But not by the will of man alone. They will end when God makes it impossible for man to resist His will.

“For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?” (Romans 8:19-24)

It should save us a lot of anxiety to realize that it is God, who is good, God, who is Love who has subjected the entire creation to futility. That includes the human race. Why did he do this? Perhaps one way of thinking about it is that by giving man the free will to choose between good and evil God determines who it is that wishes to be made, and to be remade and to remain forever in His image and likeness. Jesus is God and in his incarnation he demonstrates that image and likeness he intends for us to become. 

“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!” (Romans 11:32-33)

War is not begun or carried out according to rules. The instigators of war don’t recognize rules. Nor do they recognize law. But more and most importantly, they don't recognize God, God’s rules, His law or His authority. Therefore they also refuse the authority of Christ and apostolic commands to obey all government. Government is ordained by God. Read please: Romans 13:1-7; 1Peter2:13-17; 1Timothy 2:1-8.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.” (John 14:27)

The peace Jesus leaves with us is the peace of God which passes all (human) understanding. 

“In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.” (Philppians 4:6-7)

The world can only endure the conditions it’s peoples allow to exist and people certainly allow evil to exist. Many practice evil and take great pride and pleasure in doing so. Because evil is so prevalent even touching all people God ordains human government to enforce laws which suppress evil doers. Jesus is disbelieved and disobeyed. War is the result. Human government is established by God to provide peace. But strife in the  nations leading to war is caused by those who resist God and the rulers he ordains. The restraint of evil succeeds when the people and their rulers are willing to suppress and punish evil doers. And this success can only come when the difference between good and evil is known. There is a battle we must fight in prayer that God powerfully reveal Jesus to the lost, the unbeliever, the disbeliever and the evil doer. To know Jesus is to know right from wrong. To deny their is a difference between them is to deny God. Anarchists deny God and destroy governments. Often, even most often tyrants fill the voids created by anarchists.

“Let everyone put himself under the authority of the higher powers, because there is no power which is not of God, and all powers are ordered by God. For which reason everyone who puts himself against the authority puts himself against the order of God: and those who are against it will get punishment for themselves. For rulers are not a cause of fear to the good work but to the evil. If you would have no fear of the authority, do good and you will have praise; For he is the servant of God to you for good. But if you do evil, have fear; for the sword is not in his hand for nothing: he is God's servant, making God's punishment come on the evil-doer. So put yourselves under the authority, not for fear of wrath, but because you have the knowledge of what is right.” (Romans 13:1-5)

“Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of Jehovah. What man is he that desireth life, And loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking guile. Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous, And his ears are open unto their cry. The face of Jehovah is against them that do evil, To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cried, and Jehovah heard, And delivered them out of all their troubles. Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But Jehovah delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones: Not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the wicked; And they that hate the righteous shall be condemned. Jehovah redeemeth the soul of his servants; And none of them that take refuge in him shall be condemned.” (Psalm 34:11-22)

“In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war.” 

(Micah 4:1-3)

“Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.” (Romans 12:17-18)

Paul the apostle of Jesus the Christ wrote:

“To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.” (Ephesians 3:8-12)

I admit that I have become over involved in politics and the daily news. The whole world is still in the confusion of Babylon, both linguistically and morally. I believe the church will make known to the rulers and powers in heavenly places the manifold wisdom of God. The more challenging matter is making that same wisdom known to people, people on the street, people in the pews, people in front of their TVs, and people ruling the nations. That will require the gospel be spoken in love to them, in the love of God who is love. 

Again Paul writes:

“In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” (2Corinthians 5:19-20)

And Jesus “opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Matthew 5:2-12)