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Thank you for this post. I already posted the following on Lloyd Marcus’ thread yesterday, but believe that it is appropriate for this thread too. I thank you ahead of time for me taking the liberty of reposting it here.

I was talking with a friend about this very subject. [ie, current dark and evil times and the overwhelmingness of it all] It just seems so bleak, and we know of so many caring wonderful Americans who ARE concerned deeply and are feeling helpless even though they may be fighting huge battles in the areas they can reach.

The image of a chemistry experiment occurred to me during the conversation which I found to be very comforting. It was of the titration experiments our chem teacher showed us in high school.

There was a large clear container of water. The teacher had a tiny bottle and told us he would change the color of the water. He dripped and dripped and dripped single drops into the container. It was endless.

Finally, ONE drop went in and the WHOLE CONTAINER CHANGED COLOR! Even though we had been told what to expect, it was still awesome to witness.

People of faith have been admonished that things will change “in the twinkling of any eye,” and it really doesn’t seem possible. But it is.

Each of us who loves freedom and righteouness is pouring into the vat of the world society as many drops of goodness that we are able to muster. I truly believe that we are in a huge “dropper” war, if I may continue the analogy. While it appears we are surrounded by unchanging fluid, the truth is, it is changing at an imperceptible rate known only to the Lord, and at some point, according to His timing, there will be the “twinkling of an eye.”

We are admonished to never fear. The Lord’s chastening* was never meant for His children. However, I think it was Joshua who did urge us to get out of the way for when the miscreation topples. (”Come apart and be a separate and chosen people.”)

Be of good cheer and have HOPE.

The words of Martin Luther truly are the words of a man of Faith in that hour of seeing a Truth from God, and facing the rage and pressures of the Opposition to deny that Truth.

It is my belief that we will ALL have that moment when we must face down the Accuser of the Brethren and realize that come what may, we must stand and still stand....without fear, except for the loving fear of God. For, as Luther indicated so eloquently, there is no other place to go and remain with integrity.

Thank you for sharing the article with us, EXCH54FE. Have a very blessed Easter.
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Lloyd Marcus’ thread:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3002369/replies?c=6

*I have pondered that choice of words since yesterday and think that yes, indeed “chastening” of the Lord IS for his children!(The Lord chastens whom He loves)....what I perhaps would better have said is, “The Lord’s WRATH was never meant for His children.”