Saturday, March 9, 2024

D.L. Gardner: Within the Context of God's Love & Plan

From his creation, Satan’s reason for being has been to deceive and to divide. We don’t know much about Satan or angels who follow him. For that matter we know so very little about God our Creator, Lord of all and God of all. Nevertheless, God Himself has revealed everything we need to know about Him. In a nutshell, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.” Romans 1:18-19.

The history of the human race and creation of all things is eternally secondary to the glory of God’s love for us which is eternally His Story. With this in mind we consider all the concerns of the human race. World affairs certainly affect all creatures on earth. International relations come closer to affecting large groups of beings on a regular basis. But, what about “water cooler” issues?

Elections are coming! Elections are coming! The 2024 election is perennially “the most important election of our lifetimes.” Even the most influential forces on all sides of the “ebb and flo” are momentary in the broader scheme of things.

What about wars against hunger and other humanitarian needs? Those are all still big challenges we can only address corporately. What about local community challenges and concerns? A few leaders working together for the good of all can make significant achievements to improve life locally.

What about family relationships? Even smaller units can affect larger communities for better or for worse. One on one relationships are perhaps not only the most challenging relationships to foster and improve, but may even be the most rewarding for each one of us in a moment of time.

What can each of us do to improve any or all of the things we deal with? As finite beings we are limited in what we can do. Jesus explained to all who sought Him not to be anxious about so many things. Jesus wrapped up His discourse saying, “Do not be anxious then saying, ‘What shall we eat?; or ‘What shall we drink?’ ‘with what shall we clothe ourselves?’ “For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:31-34

Satan’s roles are to deceive and divide. That’s easy for him. He deceives us by making us anxious about so many things that overwhelm us. Then he divides us by tempting everyone of us how we can make things better. He has so many ways to do that, but how many console our anxieties, and how many divide us as we wrestle with all the causes of evil and wickedness.

Only God Himself through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior can remove all of our anxieties. That’s Jesus’ Story forever! That’s God’s glory forever! We still have to follow Jesus daily by faith. How does that compare within the context of His plan and love for us?

Daniel L. Gardner is a columnist who lives in Starkville, MS. You may contact him at PJandMe2@gmail.com.

17 comments:

Saltwaterpappy said...

Religion, regardless of beliefs, is mythical, wherein man invented gods in an effort to explain what we don't know or understand. Trust in Einstein's god--science, and the continuing efforts of mankind to unlock its secrets.

Anonymous said...

I don’t know about god, but on Election Day we be rewarded with continued prosperity guided by JRB! The Savior of the U.S. A!

Patriot In Madison said...

Each night, Ezekiel sat by his window, peering out into the darkness with a vigilant eye. "I stay locked and loaded," he'd mutter to himself, as if rehearsing a mantra. His gaze would linger on the moonlit horizon, imagining hordes of transgendered illegal aliens, armed with nothing but lattes and subversive ideologies, descending upon his doorstep like a biblical plague.
"Satan is on the loose in Mississippi," Ezekiel declared to anyone who cared to listen, though few did. "Books in libraries and the communist Barnes & Noble store are the cause of gender confusion, along with the chemtrails that are causing so many to have lengthy LSD flashbacks." His words fell upon deaf ears in a world where reason and paranoia danced a twisted tango. But Ezekiel's concerns didn't end with the devil's machinations. He harbored a peculiar theory about the melting glaciers of Glacier Ridge and zombie soccer moms with bad spray on tans. "The stuff they are putting in the drinks at Sonic," he'd proclaim with an air of solemnity, "are causing Glacier Ridge to melt." To Ezekiel, the world was a tapestry of interconnected conspiracies, each thread leading back to the sinister puppet-masters pulling the strings.
Yet amid the chaos of his convictions, Ezekiel found solace in the writings of one D. L. Gardner. Every Saturday, he would retreat into the sanctuary of his study, poring over Gardner's words like a holy scripture. "I feel safer when I read D. L. Gardner on Saturday," he confessed to his empty home since his wife was off at Orange Beach with the kids and the tanned young dope boy who cleans the pool, finding refuge in the simplicity of another's truth. Come Sunday, Ezekiel would trade the confines of his study for the serenity of Pine Lake Church. He would bask in the hallowed tranquility finding communion with a higher power. "God Bless America as it was when it was great," he'd whisper into the wind, a prayer offered up to a forgotten deity. And as the days passed in a haze of paranoia and piety and male menopause, Ezekiel's thoughts turned to the impending election. "Be sure to vote on Tuesday," he'd admonish with a stern wag of his finger. "God will know if you do not vote for his chosen one." In the end, Ezekiel was but a solitary figure in a world gone mad clinging to the fragments of his crumbling reality. But in the quiet corners of his mind, he found sanctuary amidst the chaos, a beacon of unwavering faith in a sea of doubt and deception. And though the world may never understand the depths of his convictions, Ezekiel remained steadfast in his belief that truth, in all its myriad forms, would ultimately prevail and Make America Great Again.

Anonymous said...

Frank Pollard is the only religion peddler I need on JJ. DL needs to stick with dumb political positions.

Anonymous said...

5:54 and 6:57 typify the usual loons that kneejerk attack Gardner's columns. I'm not convinced these people even bother to read the columns.
"Gardner wrote it so I'll spew some vile rhetoric in a semi-reasoned response."

Sometimes I agree with Gardner, sometimes I don't. But the usual suspects always show up and trot out the same lame attacks. It gets old.

Anonymous said...

I find solace in the fact that God’s Chosen tribe literally controls everything. Both the good and the bad. It doesn’t matter which party you vote for, they are both Zionists. Ukraine and Russia are both Zionists. China is Zionist. North and South Korea are both Zionist. The EU is Zionist. Even Venezuela and Cuba are Zionist.

Anonymous said...

The irony is that Gardner is a classic divider.

Saltwaterpappy said...

9:43----I did not mean for my comment to seem like an attack. Freedom of religion is one of the cornerstones of our constitutions--but so is freedom from religion.

Anonymous said...

March 10, 2024 at 2:08 PM, give us examples of his divisive actions.

Anonymous said...

@2:08 PM, The Left believes any who don’t fall in lockstep with them are dividers. There is no debate with them, no contest over principles or ideas.

Anonymous said...

@2:59 - not the same poster you replied to, but I’ll bite. Daniel has taken the MAGA view on basically every newsworthy event over the last several years. He’s preached about the end of times and a new world order. He’s been all over the Covid vaccines, January 6th riots, blm riots, Israel, Biden and Trump. He has a predictable take each time, aligning with whatever Trump is blabbering about at the time. His only attempts to unify are to preach a hardline political opinion and hope that being unwaveringly loyal to Trump’s talking points will unify more voters into Trump’s congregation. He is a classic political tool trying to use religion to justify his bad takes. Now can you provide any examples of how Daniel has attempted to unify anyone?

Anonymous said...

Many say that Donald Trump is the antichrist. I don’t know if they are right, but they make a much more compelling argument than any of the apocalyptic predictions DL has envisioned.

Anonymous said...

March 11, 2024 at 3:08 PM, in other words, if I don't bend over backwards, and kiss a liberals ass, you say I'm divisive? I never said the man was a unifier like your hero, Dark Biden, but he is entitled to his opinion.

Why don't you write a rebuttal to Gardner's articles, which will be your opinion, and ask Kingfish to post them? We will see how your opinion stands up to scrutiny.

Anonymous said...

@8:43 - it sounds like you agree he is divisive, that was the question and I answered. You are the only one who said anything about kissing a liberal’s ass. If it helps you in some way to pretend the liberals want that, then you do you.

Anonymous said...

March 11, 2024 at 11:37 PM, that's not correct. I asked for examples of Gardner being divisive. What you come back with was your opinion, of his opinion. No, I'm not in to kissing anyone's ass, but according to you, that's what I will have to do, to not be labeled divisive. Contrary to extremist, like you, it's possible to have a different opinion without being a divisive hater. Balance is the key to a satisfied life.

Anonymous said...

@3:18 -

1) point to me where I said you had to kiss a liberal’s ass to not be labeled a divider. You seem to have an issue with projecting your own hateful intent into everything you read. I think Daniel has similar issues as you do in this regard. Are you Daniel?

2) you said I am an extremist, can you point to examples of why that is the case? You called the president Dark Brandon and asserted he was my hero, does that make you an extremist?

3) did you read any of Daniel’s posts on the topics I mentioned where he was divisive? There is a search bar at the top, just enter Daniel’s name and a topic and you can take a look for yourself.

the dude said...

March 13, 2024 at 9:03 AM, that's like your opinion, man.


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