We are bombarded with dire warnings of trouble and persecution to come against faithful followers of Jesus. The rumblings of globalism, the specter of uncontrolled AI, the technology that could enable the mark of the beast, the runaway evil of our culture, and the frightful degradation of our political system can combine to terrify us. We may fear where all this is leading.
When we read and meditate on Psalm 112, we are astounded and fearless. God-fearing, obedient believers are invincible in the face of opposition. We fear nothing and no one except God.
But what if all these scary things descend upon us all at once, bringing severe persecution and disruption, even the threat of death? We can stand triumphantly and fearlessly in the face of whatever may come. We may experience some suffering in the short term.
However, we know that whatever evil may befall us can only accelerate our entry into eternal glory and blessing. Living in that eternal perspective, we can hold the high ground. We win; the forces of evil lose.
Holding that perspective, we can continue to fear the Lord only and delight in obeying His commands. Relying on God’s promises of provision, we can live generously, compassionately, and righteously in a crumbling world as we boldly proclaim the truth.
No matter what comes your way, hold the high ground.
Earl C Pomeroy is a retired engineer, chaplain, wilderness camping guide, and recreational poet. Writing poetry is how he processes things. He was formerly a member of the Word Weavers International chapter in Boone County KY, but he now lives in Forney, TX, with his daughter. He has self-published a book titled More Than Finest Gold, a paraphrase of Psalm 119 fashioned as an English language acrostic. For most of his married life, he and his wife, Ila Jean, maintained a ministry of rescuing women from the street in their home. They showed the women the love of Jesus and guided them to a new life in Christ. You can contact Earl at www.mountaintopcreatives.com.