"A Breach in the Wall" (Part 3)

A Breach in the Wall

(Part 3)

“Because of the abundance of his horses, their dust will cover you; your walls will shake at the noise of the horsemen, the wagons, and the chariots, when he enters your gates, as men enter a city that has been breached.”   [Ezekiel 26:10]

Each week brings about news of another tragic event and I almost dread to continue writing about them.  Since I wrote last week, Isis continues its slaughter.  In the city of Bagdad, Iraq, over 200 were killed when Isis attacked a mall and the death toll is still rising.  Hundreds were wounded in this attack.  Yesterday, Isis hit a Shite shrine with 37 dead and 62 injured.

In our own country, the killing continues as the black community and police officers clash resulting in more deaths.  Last night in Dallas, Texas, 5 police officers were killed and 7 others were wounded. As the slaughter of people around the world continues, we think back again on this ‘Breach in the Wall’ that has allowed the enemy of our souls to gather his demon hordes and come through this huge opening.

As I wrote last week that we would continue with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse this week, let’s return to Revelation 6, verse 6.  “I looked up and saw a black horse, and its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand.  And I heard a voice from among the four living beings say, “A loaf of wheat bread or three loaves of barley will cost a day’s pay. And don’t waste the olive oil and wine.”  Obviously this shows there is coming a time sooner than later, when our economy will begin to fail.  How this will play out remains to be seen, but it will happen.

This famine may not only be physical, but spiritual as well.  Right now there are churches teaching false doctrines and there is a famine of truth.  Things like the ‘Virgin Birth’, the ‘Red Sea’ parting, ‘Jonah and the Fish’ and ‘God as our Father’.  Secular Humanism makes men as gods.  Along with famine comes sickness and disease. The black horse symbolizes everything that opposes God with terrible times of evil ahead.

The fourth horse is further into the future, although there are signs now that it is coming.  “When He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, "Come and see."  So I looked, and behold, a pale (green) horse. And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. And power was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth. [Revelation 6:7-8]  

For those of you who like to study the book of Revelation, the four horsemen also appear by the opening of the first four seals by the Lamb of God (Jesus Christ).  After this there are 7 more seals to be opened and then the end as we know it.

I cannot end this 3-part series without mentioning the coming election.  I realize God has his hand in all of it, but as Christ Followers, we must do what we can to fight against evil forces.  The election of a new president is so much more than just voting for who you like.  You need to look ahead to the future.  What we have now will only continue with more of the same and get worse if Hilary Clinton is voted in. Yet, no one really knows what Trump will do if he gets the presidency. 

What I do know is that Hilary will try to ban owning of guns. This is what happened in Germany; first the guns and then Bibles.  None of these things happen suddenly, but over time much can be accomplished.  The question is, could we ever have a Civil War again in America?  Think about who you will vote for.  Think about the present Supreme Court who stands for everything that is against God.  They carry a lot of weight and whoever is president will fill those seats with more of the same or worse when they retire or die off.

With Trump, at least I believe there will be more control as to who enters our country.  We have no idea how many coming in now are terrorists.  I believe he will secure our borders which isn’t happening now or in the future with the Democrats.  Many of us don’t even know our neighbors, especially in large cities.  This is a proven fact, when we see terrorists in your neighborhood rise up and carry on a massacre. 

I know all the things I’ve been writing about the last three weeks are scary and fearful, but we must know the truth of what is going on to open our eyes to seek God.  While so many deny God in these times, a Christian can stand fearless while trusting in Him.

How can you do that?  Turn to Ephesian 6:10-12 for directions.  “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Continue reading verses 13-18 for more directions.

Hear the Word of the Lord and you will understand and know what must be done.  Then you will not live in fear, but in the peace that passes all understanding.