It’s Time To Heal by Jerome Stewart
In Ecclesiastes the subject matter illustrates the importance of time. Chapter 1 vs. 8 the bible says; “A time to love, and a time to hate, a time of war, and a time of peace.” We are living in a day and time where the backs of humanity in its’ current state is up against the wall, because of disrespect for the word of God, as well as for one another.
Our children have been robbed of their innocence, and the things that they have had to witness and endure as of late, will be etched in their minds for the duration of their lives. With the 24 hour news cycle and the many social media platforms available, children are well aware of the images of the pain of war, children starving, living conditions unimaginable such as witnessed in the Middle East, as well as the war Russia has waged against Ukraine, which has caused tremendous suffering on the people of both countries. And let us not forget the starvation in other places throughout the world which is unreported.
Romans 15 vs. 4 says; “For whatever things were written before, were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” We need God’s help to get out of the mess we are in today!
Listen to the words of Moses to the Israelites in Deuteronomy chapter 30 vs. 19 and 20 which says; “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live, and that you may love the LORD your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days.”
Fast forward to today. Who; is your God? The God mentioned in the book of Deuteronomy is the exact same God who sent us Jesus. Today the voice of Jesus needs to be heard and obeyed.
This country is almost divided 50/50. It will continue to be divided until we decide to come together as a nation. Great words of wisdom can be found in A Song of Ascents of David which says; “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!”
Jesus says in Matthew chapter 12 vs. 25; “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.”
The Apostle Paul said to the brethren in Colossians 4 vs. 6; “Let your speech always be seasoned with salt.” It means showing grace, kindness, love, and compassion to others. Ephesians chapter 4 vs. 29 says; “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.” It’s time for our nation to heal. Pray about it.
