“You
shall not murder.” Exodus 13
An army is
roaming about the United States killing, imprisoning, destroying people’s
lives. It is called ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Its main
leaders are the President of the United States, Donald J Trump, the Deputy
White House Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor, Stephen
Miller, the Immigration Czar, Tom Homan, and the new head of Homeland Security Markwayne
Mullin.
There is
much in our country that I am troubled by for instance the corruption of the
president and the failure of Congress to do anything about it, but it is our
mistreatment of so many people by the leaders and organizations I have named
that has me deeply depressed. In another time militia who roamed our streets
wearing masks, driving unmarked cars, ramming other cars, shooting the drivers,
watching them die without helping them would be arrested by the police. In fact,
the police would undoubtedly shoot back at them and imprison them until they could
go to trial.
In another
time there would be no prisons for children. In another time no children as
young as three, without parents, family or guardians would be set before a
judge to have their fate decided. Yes, it is happening.
We are
becoming a nation who cares little for the helpless, the stranger, the
children, the orphan, the widow. The very ones that ancient Israel harmed and
because of it finally were sent into exile. (of course, they started down this
road because, they, while supposedly, existing as worshipers of God worshiped idols—deadly idols
that came from self-will and love of power—read Ezekiel chapter 8.)
But to see
people, some citizens, some who are not citizens but have lived here making a
living, raising families, lying on our streets bleeding out and law enforcement
nor city or government officials doing anything about it is unthinkable. It is
like a nightmare descending on us. It is as though another country; another government
has overpowered our democracy.
Congress
needs to standup to it all. To say enough, to pass laws to make it impossible
for an army of unknown members who disobey laws that should govern them, is
allowed to exist.
Trust in
Him at all times, O people. Pour out your hearts before Him; God is a refuse for
us.
Men of
low degree are only vanity and men of rank are a lie; in the balances they go
up; they are all together lighter than breath.
Do not
trust in oppression and do not vainly hope in robbery. If riches increase do
not set you heart upon them.
Once God
has spoken and twice I have heard this: That
power belongs to God; and loving kindness is yours O Lord. For you recompence a
man according to his work. (Psalms 62:8-12)
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