Divided you will fall!

by Von Dailey, Florence

I was just thinking about the statement “United We Stand, Divided We Fall”. And the division I see between people runs extremely deep. Considering the division I’ve seen in the Ravalli County Republican Cental Committee I was relating that saying to what’s happening not only in the RCRCC but also in the rest of our community, our country and around the world. It’s obvious to me that there are people who are actually driven by their own ambition or actually think or believe that by dividing people they’ll accomplish whatever their goal is. The Bible says in Matthew 7:15-20 that we’ll be able to distinguish false prophets from true prophets by their fruit. And we know, big government is on the agenda for many people these days. Which is contrary to the Republican Platform. And, in those people’s minds, big government is equal to or even a substitute for God. It’s just like Satan to confuse and deceive the self serving to look to man for all of their answers. Satan uses and deceives people and he hopes that by dividing them that God’s agenda will not be accomplished. Everything that is happening now is a distraction to keep our eyes off of what is really going on. Its all a muse to distract us as we are robbed, our freedoms are stripped away, our Liberty is hanging by a thread, and if you don’t recognize it, it’s time to wake up. It’s very evident that Satan and his demons are hard at work, maybe going for broke because they realize they are running out of time. So it’s imperative that we keep our eyes focused on the goal. What is the goal? Jesus said in Matthew 28:18-20: 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

As we have witnessed in the last 50+ years our nation is in turmoil and Godless in so many ways. We were told to make disciples of nations but we continued to attend a crumbling church and the weaker we became as Christians so to our nation became weaker to were we are today, on the brink of disaster. Just like an athlete who’s been badly injured, we have a lot of work to do to get back to full strength as a nation. The one nation under God that our forefathers created and that prospered.  

That brings me back to United We Stand and Divided We Fall. I took the Liberty to modified it a little. United with Jesus we win, and those divided from Him will fall. Satan wants power, and authority and he is willing to lie and deceive or do whatever it takes to get that power and authority. He will use people who don’t know Jesus to the full extent to try to get what he wants. Hence all the turmoil around us and the entire world. But, remember:

2 Corinthians 4:4

in whose case the god of this world (Satan) has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

Unfortunately for them, the power and authority they receive through the devices of Satan will be short lived because they are divided from Jesus. Even if they are the most powerful person on earth, without Jesus it is only a muse. Additionally, the euphoric feeling of strength and power is addicting, and most people won’t give it up willingly. That’s where we come in. That’s where we have to have the mindset of discipling first our community and then our nation. And where do we start? Well, we’ve already started by speaking the truth and not compromising the truth. Those two things alone are powerful beyond measure. As we continue, it’s imperative that we stay humble, approachable, and die to self as we help transform and lead others to the truth and give ALL the glory to God. And even though this is an extremely important aspect it’s only one aspect of this fight.  

Another aspect is the fact that we are in full fledged spiritual warfare. The battle between good and evil is in full swing. As Christians it’s way past time that we all stand up, stand firm and be recognized as Christian Warriors. We need to take the fight to Satan and no longer give him free reign to cause destruction, turmoil, pain and suffering. How do we take the fight to him? We pray constantly, we know, speak and stand firm on the truth. As we stand firm on the truth we know that our courage, power, and strength comes straight from Jesus. It’s also absolutely essential that we remember to always put on the Armor of God. Do not let your faith falter and know Jesus will not leave you or forsake you. You are His and He will take care of you always. We must believe we are Warriors for God and we must have the faith and courage to carry out our mission without missing a single step.  

Isaiah 26:3-4

3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. 4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.

So please understand, united with Jesus we’ll stand forever, we have a God given mission to accomplish so don’t shy away from it. And, those divided from Jesus WILL FALL!  

Know, and it’s the hardest part for me, Matthew 5:44 that reads: “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”

Then, maybe, just maybe, the day may come that they give their life to Jesus and quit fighting a losing battle.