http://www.israelunitycoalition.org/news/?p=7905  They view us as the largest threat, when their true concern should be God’s unbridled wrath.  Destroying the church will only hasten and assure their participation in His judgment.

Standing back, taking a look over my own shoulder.  I see a man, similar in passion and will to any other.  Why then does this man appear different to me in some manner inexplicable?  Something about his constitution does not fit inside current paradigm or venue.  What fire burns that can make such a plain character want to do more than he often finds himself capable or willing?  What is the drive for this train headed toward mercy, grace or perhaps shattered upon the surveyed rocks of yonder lighthouse?  How deep the pool of sadness felt for his brothers and sisters that he cannot tell them other than the truth, even to save his own pride, hide or station?

Lord, early on this man would have been set free from these ominous expectations mismatching his desire.  Yet, I see in him a different spirit, a purpose no longer his own, transformed to do the work as hammer to craftsman or brush to artist.  What brought about such revision of an unquiet heart, damaged conscience and misunderstanding?  The change suits him as a town awaiting its long traveled warriors.  Come home to be what You intended.  I see in him joy born of aligning creation with position and decision.  He is what he should be and it shows even on his not-so-broad shoulder, greying brow and waddling gait.  He readies himself for homecoming and waits happily telling stories of Your glory, Your love and Your perplexing grace.  Praise Your Mighty Hand, My Lord, My King, My God.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.