Feb 1992 - Editorial

How men in general can believe and accept the theory of evolution in the face of the wonders of creation is a mystery to many Christians. The days of strong delusion, working of error, and believing lies have arrived (2 Thes. 2:11). Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 11:14, "Doth not even nature itself teach you", direct our attention to the teaching ability of created things around us and within us. At Lystra, Barnabas and Paul appealed to the Lycaonians to turn from vain or empty things "unto the living God, who made heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that in them is". The proof of this can be seen because "He left not Himself without witness, in that He did good, and gave you from heaven rains and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness" (Acts 14:15,17).

Our principal writer uses no wine, no bread, no fruit, to challenge our hearts again as disciples of the Lord Jesus about our degree of commitment to the Lord's things. Creation teaches us also about the sovereignty of God. From the psalms this month we have lessons concerning His sovereign counsels, within which are God's sovereign thoughts of love to you and me. We cannot escape the recurring theme 6f His sovereign wish to dwell, not only with individuals of a humble and contrite spirit whom He loves, but also with a people for His own possession.

Clearly, the sovereign counsel of God for today cannot be overthrown, and we bring into Focus the outworking of God's purpose in Cuba. Fighting against God must inevitably result in the overthrow of the Marxist regime in the Lord's own time. God sits as Sovereign on His throne and ruleth all things well.

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Editorial