News Flash! +

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder.

And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,

To order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever.

Isaiah 9:6-7 NKJV

I remember in 2011 when the airwaves were buzzing – the headlines were screaming – the whole cacophonous melee was centered around the possible shutdown of the U.S. government. Friends and family were in borderline panic mode and some were even angry because I wouldn't come unglued with them. 

I do not need to get my head out of the clouds or any place else. Philippians 4:6-8 tells me –

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;

if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

News flash! My faith is not in the U.S. government’s ability to protect and care for me. There is a VAST difference between living in faith believing God and living in la-la land. I choose to base my life on the Truth of God’s Word, not the facts of this life. The Truth is – (Isaiah 26:3-4 NKJV)

You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
         Trust in the LORD forever, For in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength.

I choose to stick with what has worked since before the foundation of the earth! His budget always has security. No government, no secret service, no elite fighting force can get anything over on Him. He has never been – nor will He ever be – in danger of shutting down.

News flash! Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end…Where will you bet your life and the lives of those you love?

Prayer:

Father,

             Show us the right path, O Lord; point out the road for us to follow. Lead us by Your truth and teach us, for You are the God who saves us. All day long we put our hope in You. Search us, O God, and know our hearts: try us, and know our thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in us, and lead us in the way everlasting. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen