Life

Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 

~I Kings 18:37

January is Sanctity of Life month. The Supreme Court heard the case that returned the decision of abortion back to the states. Essentially, the decision is still up to us, the people in our state, our counties, and our homes. The decision overruled Roe V. Wade. But Roe v. Wade was not the first decision that needed to be overturned. When Elijah the prophet lived under King Ahab, the land was filled with the worship of Baal. In that worship, a fire was built in the idol's body and children were sacrificed on the hot arms of the god. 

It sounds absolutely inhumane, unthinkable, sickening. So is the killing of unborn children in the act of abortion. I won't go into detail. There are plenty of details available on the internet. Suffice it to say, we don't burn babies on the arms of idols anymore. We rip them to pieces straight from the womb. 

Elijah proposed a contest to see who was God, Baal or the God of Israel. When the people saw that Baal could not light a fire on his own altar, they looked to see God's power. When Elijah followed God's directions, fire came down from heaven consuming the sacrifice on the altar. 

And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The Lord, he is the God; the Lord, he is the God. ~I Kings 18:39

How long have we allowed the sacrifice of our babies? Since Roe v. Wade? How long before we desire spiritual leadership? How long before we pray to restore our hearts to worship God? 

Heavenly Father, may we cry out in repentance as the people of Israel did, declaring you to be God. May we plead for revival in our land. May our lives demonstrate the sanctity of life you have created. In Jesus's name. Amen.

Hey Kids:

Did you suck your thumb when you were little? Sometimes babies suck their thumbs while they are still in their mommy's tummy.

Did you know you could hear your mom and dad, music, and much more before you were born? 

What characteristics did God give you while you were growing in your mommy's tummy? Whose eyes? Whose nose? Whose personality? Who does Grandma say you are "just like"?