thieves top to bottom

The week at camp began with a theft of property, our Kawasaki mule, two four-wheelers belonging to the camp in residence this week, personal property of staff, shop equipment, and 50 gallons of gasoline. Not fun. A man was caught in a local town riding the streets at 3 am on a 4-wheeler, evading attempts to stop him. Turns out to be the guy. He's in jail, but not talking much, others were involved, including kids who unwittingly rode the stolen machine. We felt so violated. I have run camps 30 years, never anything stolen. We were so trusting, believing that our cause was so good, so noble, so holy and righteous that no one would do such a thing to us. The perpetrator, a long-time drug addict, did it to support his habit among other things.

Turn now to the current administration. Waltzes into office with many bowing at his feet. He seemed so likable, so trusting, so right. But it wasn't long before the outright thievery began. First it was banks taken over, then automobile companies, then segments of housing and insurance, then student loans and now efforts to steal away private healthcare. Yes, I am calling it theft. The government has no right to come in and take things from the people, but we are seeing it happen right before our eyes. When will it stop? Will all our property and our rights be taken away before the people finally awaken?

Thievery is nothing new. It originated in ancient days. The evil one, known as satan, the deciever, the devil, and you know more names, has come to kill, to steal, and to destroy. God threw him out of His holy heaven when satan rebelled, puffing himself up to challenge God. Arrogance is common among thieves. They take what is not theirs to take, and then challenge you to do something about it.

If you were bought with a price, if you are truly a child of God, paid for with blood through the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, stand up. Demand that this thief cease and desist. The Bible says to resist the devil and he must flee. Resist the thief. Speak up and speak out. Forget "People" magazine and become "We The People" again.

Look up, for our redemption draweth nigh.