The Truth never changes

"Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!" Isaiah 5:20 KJV

On December 19, florida today issued a news story about a runner who went missing during an ultra marathon in Florida. Titusville police searched the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary on Sunday for a missing runner who was last seen Saturday night at the finish line of the Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run. Earl Blewett, 57, was last seen at the finish line at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Titusville police said in a press release." Pretty crazy right? Earl seemed to have vanished into thin air. Thankfully, though, Titusville police continued to search for him and issued this report yesterday, "A runner who went missing Saturday night during a 100-mile endurance run in the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary has been found this morning — disoriented but alive, Titusville police spokesperson Amy Matthews said." 

And you know, being disoriented or confused is something that defines many churches today. I mean you and I don't have to look very hard or very far to see how culture has infiltrated the walls of God's house leading prominent church leaders and Christians of all denominations to compromise the Truth laid out in the Bible by calling "evil good and good evil." You see, rather than standing firm on the core principles laid out in the Word (principles that do not change with time) they have embraced and even promoted worldly beliefs and narratives that are directly contrary to what the Word says, beliefs such as abortion isn't a sin. By doing this, they have "put darkness for light and light for darkness... bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter." Of these churches and people, the prophet Isaiah said, "Woe unto them..." which was a divine pronouncement of judgment from God. 

So knowing that we too will be judged harshly for calling "evil good, and good evil," may we strive to not only know what the Word says but to do what the Word says... without the slightest compromise or fear of how the world will treat us for doing so. After all, in the end God will have the final say. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that we must stand firm on your Truth if we are to avoid calling good evil and evil good as so many in the world are doing right now. Lord, give us a passion to not only study the Word but to act on it without any fear of ridicule, mocking or derision. Give us a heart that speaks Truth no matter the consequences. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!