We already had a few discussions after the Paris attacks and a few things we need to realise :
The information we have from the news sites is mixed with propaganda, mis-information etc. Many theories came up in the aftermath of the attack, false flag conspiracies were discussed.I do not wish to discuss that side again, just caution you when you listen to the news from the media!
But we are looking in the wrong direction anyway!
There are only two kingdoms in this world, The Kingdom of God and the devil's There is only light and darkness and if we remove the light darkness comes!
Carter Conlon had an excellent sermon: "evil is at the gate"
Depends how we look at it, evil is now all around us ! ( but still an excellent sermon !)
On an international scale I live in a country that most would consider "small and peaceful".
But I know evil is all around me, drugs ,gangs. the occult etc. Because of my involvement with some addicts I have seen more then most in my City.Might share a bit more in a different thread
My conclusion,
"Alas, O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and lovingkindness for those who love Him and keep His commandments, 5we have sinned, committed iniquity, acted wickedly and rebelled, even turning aside from Your commandments and ordinances. 6"Moreover, we have not listened to Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings, our princes, our fathers and all the people of the land.…Daniel 9:5
and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land 2 Chronicles 7:14
Our safety and security is only found in the Lord.
May we be able to encourage and build each other up to shine as a light for Him.
May the Lord be our Shepherd... Blessings