America has come to a place quite similar to the ship Paul was on in Acts 27. Paul warned the men on the ship that he perceived the voyage would end in disaster. But the one steering the ship, the helmsman, and the owner of the ship did not heed Paul’s warning. And after setting sail, they ran into a violent and tempestuous storm called a Euroclydon. The storm became so severe the sailors gave up trying to steer the ship and just allowed the winds to push them wherever it wanted to. They lost control and were at the mercy of the wind.
Paul encouraged the crew that they would not lose their lives, as an angel of God had appeared to him saying they would run aground on a certain island but all would be spared. But in order to do this they had to lighten the ship and throw all the ships tackle and rigging overboard. Some sailors looked to escape the ship by a skiff, but Paul warned the centurion on board that they would die if they tried this, and they were stopped. The ship ran aground but all were able to get to shore using parts of the ship that had broken apart.
We have been in this storm for a while. Just as Paul told the crew that they should have listened to him, many men of God are today warning those who follow the orders of a government gone amok under Donald Trump. We are in storms of division, racism, sexism, elitism, and every plan imaginable to grift and steal to pad the coffers of evil men. Unlike the promise Paul gave that none would perish, we daily see people dying in internment camps in America. Being killed and injured by our gestapo, ICE. Lacking food and medical care. Rather than looking to the care of others, we see every imaginable thing done to conspire to keep power by those in leadership in America. Our motto is “grifting is good. Me first.”
Paul was on a mission from God. We are supposed to be, but we’ve lost our moral compass. The church too often relies on the world’s technology and programs rather than just following the words of Christ. Love your brother as yourself. Take up your cross and follow Me. Yet in this raging storm we see hate increase and people follow the dictates of their own hearts. We see people look to escape the storm by embracing a doctrine of Christian nationalism. Relying on modern technology like A.I. Looking to man to quell the storm.
We will find that all man’s ways and riches that encumber us and keep us from His life will have to be thrown overboard. Will we trust in the words of Isaiah 43:2 promising us, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.” Your life with Him is promised, not your goods. We must realize that America must divest itself, rid itself, of so much that is contrary to Christ. We are sinking yet many still ignore Jesus’ warning to not lay up treasure for yourselves that moth and rust will destroy.
America is a ship overburdened with so many things that have no place in His kingdom and must quickly be thrown overboard. So much of what we see taking place before our eyes is man’s version of God’s ways. Not one billionaire will be able to survive this storm holding onto his money and quest for more. Not one person looking to acquire power contrary to His direction will survive the storm. And no one looking to man will survive. No one will be able to hoard anything. All evil being hidden will be seen as waves destroy their cloak. The perishable will not inherit the imperishable.
We are in the storm like in Acts 27 called Euroclydon, but there is hope in Him. Cast off the works of darkness. Have no part in that which seeks a kingdom contrary to that which is His kingdom. And look to what Jesus said in John 16:33: “In Me you will have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer as I have overcome the world.” We must continue in prayer. We must speak truth and not be silent. Stand. Blessings.
Stand My Watch 