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CREATING A CRISIS

August 1, 2014 By Pastor David Stone

Strange, I just wrote the following article yesterday and then noticed this a few minutes ago —“Obama Signs Executive Order to Detain Americans With “Respiratory Illnesses”. Now, here is what I wrote earlier:

CREATING A CRISIS
 

The anger is building, the gap is widening, and the discontent is growing. I’m talking about the great divide in America — the right and left in our population. We are sitting on a powder keg and it’s only a matter of time until some fool lights the fuse. I’m convinced that’s exactly what some on one side wants to see— a crisis that will enable them to gain greater control and take us further down the road of their ideology— away from what is commonly called “The American way of life”. So don’t be surprised when they light the fuse— although they will try do it in a way where there isn’t any evidence that they are the cause.

While the thought of this grieves the flag-waving, red-blooded, God-fearing American, little is actually being done about it. A great many don’t even care enough to vote. Part of the problem is that too many folks don’t see “the” problem. They see “a” problem and they know the country is divided, but as to the nature of “the” problem they don’t have a clue. And if you tell them they won’t believe you. So, what do we do?

Some would say, “It is what it is and there’s nothing we can do about it. Others say, “We must fight on”, but what they really mean is “keep complaining”. Hey, I’m just  telling you what I see, because nothing constructive is happening. So the future doesn’t look too bright. Let’s face it, the kind of man we need at the helm is not the people’s choice. In fact that’s the last thing most people want. That’s why we keep hearing this statement–“Well at least he is better than—“. As though the lesser of two evils will make everything alright. With an attitude like that I have reason to believe that although we install new leaders we will basically get more of the same. But, that won’t / can’t  go on for ever. There will come a time when someone pushes the envelope too far and we will reap what we have sown.

By their own admission, the Obama administration loves a crisis, and they are looking for one. After all, “global warming”, “the carbon footprint”, “gun control”, “fatty foods”,etc. will take you only so far. Even the “border crisis” isn’t big enough for them to complete their mission. There is evidence that they knew about the recent influx of children crossing the border months before it happened– proving it was intentional. But they need something bigger—remember Obama’s glee when speaking of “executive orders”? He loves it when he can cram something down our throat. Now we are hearing about the threat of Ebola. What would happen if it came to America on a large scale? Or even if we just perceived it to be on a large scale? Could it be that someone wanting a crisis would actually manufacture one by introducing that dreadful disease to our people. We all know that is possible, but is it plausible? You can already guess what I think. Think about it–if the crisis were large enough Obama would drain his pen of ink signing executive orders so as to impose his will on the people. By the way, I’m still not convinced that there won’t be some sort of crisis before 2016 that will cause him to declare a state of emergency, take control, and do away with term limits. Crazier things have happened and we are ripe for the picking. I can’t prove I’m right and I hope I’m wrong, but assuming it can’t happen puts us in grave danger.

Every true student of the Bible knows what America’s problem is, and every student of history can see where we are headed. But none of us know what exactly will happen. One thing is for sure, if we don’t see the possibility of such dangers and prepare for them we are doomed. We keep wondering about the government stockpiling ammunition, building detention centers across the country, and invading our privacy, but when are we going to put two and two together and see what awful things could happen. What we see is just the tip of the iceberg. If we could be a fly on the wall eves-dropping on those who are charting a course for the destruction of America we would be shocked and more than a little bit frightened. What the crisis, that creates the chaos for them to complete their plan, will be is unknown to me. However, unless God intervenes, it is coming. If it isn’t one thing it will be another. Don’t expect them to give up anytime soon. Neither should we!

Listen. I’m as tired of writing and speaking about this as you are of hearing about it, but ignoring it isn’t the answer. That’s one of the things that got us where we are. Just believing everything will turn out okay doesn’t mean it will. As Pearl Buck said, “When good people in any country cease their vigilance and struggle, then evil men prevail”. As we’ve all heard–“The price of liberty is everlasting vigilance”. Wake up America!

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