For several years now Western Civilization has had a great problem.  It is a question of comprehending who the enemy is.  For centuries in Europe it was clear that Islam was an enemy.  However with the rise of communism in the 19th century as well as other systems of totalitarianism, socialism, absolutism, moral relativism, mercantilism, etc. that fact got mostly lost.  There has been the creation of classes within society that seek power to such an extent that they willfully “make friends with their enemies,” against their own culture and kind for the sake of own empowerment in part because of their narcissistic personality disorder coupled with delusions of grandeur.

This explains, in part, why some defend Islam; a system which is so evil, and so totally alien to western culture.  It is because they believe they can use it and its adherents to gain power and then dispose of them when they are no longer useful to their self-serving schemes.  Little do they realize the cost of their nefarious dealings for they do not have any real comprehension regarding the deviousness of the evil spiritual power operating behind the scenes unto which they have actually given themselves over.

On 19 Oct ’15, Matt Barber wrote the headline, “Islam & Liberalism: Twin Beats of the Apocalypse” for an article he did.  He stated in the article, The battle lines are drawn, not so much between conservative vs. liberal, as many presume, but rather, between biblical vs. unbiblical, truth vs. deception.  In its most distilled form the culture war signifies the worldly manifestation of an otherworldly spiritual battle between good and evil.”

As a Pastor I have been called to be a “Watchman on the wall” and I know the responsibility that I have.  I must be able to recognize the enemy when he approaches and sound the appropriate alarm.  When the enemy sends scouting parties to test the defenses and he finds a weak spot it must be reported and acted upon so that a strengthening in that area may be accomplished.  I am allowed to call the people to rejoice in each little victory but I must remind them to “keep their powder dry.”  I am allowed to remind them that the King of Kings (the ultimate commander in chief) is absolutely guaranteed to win but we must all be alert and prepared for skirmishes along the way in order to avoid unneeded casualties.  Nor should we give any ground to our Lord’s enemies.  We are to use our talent.

We Christ followers cannot rescue the deceived from their deception when we compromise for it is an established fact, time and again, throughout history that in any compromise of good with evil the evil wins, finds no satisfaction, and demands further compromise.  Still they continue to claim that the Church may be, perhaps, tolerated in the world if only she will give up her discipline.

The twin Beasts of the Apocalypse have teamed up together in their rebellion against The Christ, the King of Kings, and are proclaiming “We will not have this man reigning over us.”  Unfortunately, in their sin-blinded eyes, they cannot comprehend that the greatest deceiver of them all has them engaged in a battle against the actual Creator of the universe who happens to be the God of Father Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Oh yes, the “best deceiver of them all,” has his deceived ones happily employed causing chaos in the world for now but the day will arrive when the “King of Kings” will return and the “Beasts of the Apocalypse” will be utterly defeated.  Luke 19:27 tells us what will happen to those who don’t want the Biblical Jesus to rule over them. (They will pay a very heavy price.)

It is true that it may get uncomfortable at times in this journey of time from here until the “Day of the Lord” fully arrives but our Lord desires that we should constantly abide in Him so that we may enjoy the journey as well as properly engage in the battles that come our way in the meantime.

 Be blessed, sharpen your “Sword” skills, and keep your powder dry.

–Pastor Ward Clinton, author of “The Antichrist of Our Time”