War and Confusion

 

 

There was war in heaven

Now war in the church,

God was in control in the first

Now it is church experts.

 

Experts in tongues

Experts in the prophetic,

Experts in visions and dreams

But not in the Holy Spirit.

 

International preachers

Going for the jugular

And in the international arena

Tearing down one another.

 

 

Citing the Old Testament

While ignoring the New

Or for some, the other way around,

Neither the correct view.

 

A lot of scare tactics

And much intimidating stuff,

Reminiscent of the fairy tale-

The wolf’s huff and puff.

 

I will refrain from names

But out there are many a wolf

Parading on social media platforms

And pedaling their stuff.

 

There is one in particular

With two international gurus:

One brimming in self-confidence

Giving the other his due.

 

One allegedly falling

And joining the unenviable crew,

The other beating him with the Word

At least, in his view.

 

Mocking and scorning the other

That has allegedly fallen,

Providing laughter and fun

For his bemused congregation.

 

 

Nations are in disarray

And apparently the churches too,

Each one fighting the other

Leaving God out of the do.

 

Yet professing vehemently

A word from the Lord,

Can’t see the light for the darkness

And mightily absurd.

 

Oh, for a renewed vision

Of the crucified Christ,

Instead of earth’s wealth and fame

With its accompanying vice!

 

 

 

Oh, for the gospel of salvation

Again, to be proclaimed

To church pews from the pulpits

In Jesus' name…

 

Rather than the infighting

Among brothers and sisters

Driven by the spurious agendas

Of charismatic leaders!

 

The world is dark,

The temple light allegedly gone out,

There is warring among the allies

Propelled by unbelief and doubt.

 

What a very sad indictment

On religion and the world!

Far more technologically savvy

But dangerously absurd.

 

Stewart Russell © February 4, 2024