Most of you on the web, and blogs probably don't remember the whole "1984 Soon" thing. Back when I was young (you know, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth), we thought the government was sticking it's nose in our business. There was a big movement (of all us Hippies in the '70s) spouting how Big Brother was watching. If you remember that, you might be ready for Social Security (hurry, before it's gone!). Anyway, I remember seeing signs and bumper stickers saying the simple political statement "1984 Soon." Oh! How I wish for the good old days!
Then, the other day, my daughter mentioned that it was 2010. She said, "Remember the movie 2001 and how we thought that was so advanced?" Now that is over a decade old! Where does the time go?
My kids tell me I see the "Biblical" side to movies, books and everything else. I guess that's just my gift?!?! It seems to me there is truth to the saying "the more things change, the more they stay the same." Maybe the degree, or speed of things seems greater, but it is still the same old "Let's do our own thing and then ask God to bless it." Have you noticed that man does a lousy job of governing himself? In fact, I don't think anyone who is truly honest with himself can say they even do a good job of governing their individual self. How are you doing with that covetousness? lust? greed? anger? gluttony? prayer? study of the Word? and on, and on.... I feel the same way - you know "I am so proud of how humble I have become!"
Well we are back to the realization that we are still living between Gen 3:17 and Rev 22:3. (That would be under the curse!) Time, for us, marches on. Sometimes it seems to crawl. Sometimes it seems to fly. The older you are, the faster it seems to move. Time, and tide wait for no man. I'm sure you can put a bunch more cliches here.
Well, let's get back on topic here. In the book "1984" Winston is caught in a world of unreality pretending to be reality. Remember, he works for the Ministry of Truth, who's job is to correct the truth errors and rewrite everything to match the new "truth." "Big Brother" was the idea of the government always watching to make sure you were a good, compliant member of society. They don't want any waves, and if you cause them, you get "re-educated." Now that I think about it, sounds similar to things we hear today, just like it did back in the '70s. Remember, we are still under the curse! Man, of his own accord, in his own wisdom, in his own strength, is a lousy candidate to be in charge of anything! O.K. ... So... what now? I'm so glad you asked!
God, in His infinite wisdom, knew we couldn't govern. He never created us to govern. Did you ever think of that. Now some might call me an Anarchist, but I don't really believe in government, at least not like any we have ever experienced on Earth. If, and this is a big if, we allow God to rule our hearts, we really don't need government. Each person would have the necessary insight, compassion, generosity, and all other traits internally and would not need an external rule. That's kind of what I imagine heaven to be like. No traffic signs, no courthouses, no police, no legal infractions. Only God's people, Worshiping Him, Loving Him and each other.
But, there would still be "Big Brother." Yes, you heard me right, but He is really here now. I'm talking about Jesus. If you have accepted his action on the cross to pay the debt for your sins, you have been adopted into His family. He is now your Big Brother! And He is watching. Not to thump you, or twist your perspective, but to encourage, to teach, to love, to cheer, to mourn, to share every aspect and part of your life. After all, He gave all so we could receive all. He has made it possible for us to become what He created us to be in the first place. You may get tired of hearing me say this, but I never get tired of being reminded of that TRUTH!
So, think about this. If you live your life, guided by the Holy Spirit, remembering that Jesus is watching to cheer you on to the finish line, what would your life look like? Could you be trusted with a job? opportunity? responsibility? government office? family? spouse? children?
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