Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
In a world that would ignore God, we often feel like aliens on a different planet.
Daily you and I are bombarded by ungodliness. Our culture seems to be on a downhill side. Children are murdered. Corporations are crumbling because of individual selfishness and greed. Terrorists are on a mission to kill Christians and Jews. Every reference to the One and only true
God in this country is being put on trial. Have you noticed what has happened to this country with the absence of God and his principles?
In ancient times, the people rebelled. They turned their backs on God and suffered severe consequences. In their desperation they returned to God. As long as they respected and obeyed him, there was peace. Slowly rebellion slipped in again and the cycle repeated itself. Evil exists in this world. It was so in Noah's day. God destroyed it with a flood.
Evil so inundated Sodom and Gomorrah, God had to destroy it too. Sin always leads to destruction and death. I've often wondered why sin is justified, even legalized. The legalization of sin does not make it harmless.
I'm so thankful God has angels guarding the "Tree of Life." (Genesis 3:24) Can you imagine evil people eating from the "Tree of Life" and living forever in a sinful state? This then would be eternal torment.
So what do we do and how do we live until Jesus comes? The following acrostic helps to keep the right perspective.
The above acrostic spells "FAITH." We walk by faith, not sight.
Until Jesus comes let us obey, love and adore him. May we thank him for suffering at Calvary for you and me.
Your faith will take you home!
Portales resident Joan Clayton is a retired teacher and published author. Her e-mail address is: [email protected]