Name Calling

The political situation in America has been shaken up this past month, the Trump shooting, a huge maricle before the eyes of the world. It could also be a bigger situation than what we have seen  or told so far with a lot of unanswered questions as to motive and the possibility of a conspiracy behind the attack. And people's emotions are being stretched to the limit all over the country and frustrated over many other things. Then Biden stepping down {more of a coup) and put the VP in for the nomination for president of the United States, (fat chance of that happening). However, I still don't like all the arguing and name calling that has been taking place, even before the shooting, but that seems to be the mode of some peoples hearts. Yet, God is still in control of it all. In fact, in a prophecy from Kim Clement, back in 2007, where God referred to Trump as His "hot mouth" when he would be elected in the future to become President of the United States of America. Even Jesus calls Herod a fox, and the Pharisees He called them hypocrites, white washed tombs, blind guides, and sons of the devil. So I guess it's okay with God. But Jesus' words were not spoken in hate, but in truth and His anger came from the bitterness of their hearts. We are to hate evil and yet love our enemy and forgive them. However, in most cases, when Jesus called people names, He was usually addressing a group and their hearts and not any one individual themself. As for myself, in the distant past,I have called people names when I was angry or I thought their actions were foolish. Whether we say it to their face or even to yourself it's not always pleasing to God. And I have often had people call me names or insult me, especially regarding my faith-walk with God or speak His truth, but I have forgiven all of them. It really should not bother us in the long run, if we know who we are in Christ. But it can still hurt, especially if it comes from a friend or family. God will heal these pains. However, God often allows it to happen to test our love for people and build our endurance in these forms of trials and testing as He said we would face such forms of pursecutions. Jesus tells us to rejoice and be glad. (Matthew 5:11-13) In fact, we are encouraged to pray for them and bless them too. We never know how it might change their life. Look at the life of Apostle Paul, before he was saved by the Lord Jesus. It will be interesting to see how things change after the November 5th election day. I have a hard time seeing how the ugly name calling will stop then, but one can only hope and pray that it will end someday and the sooner the better for all concerned. Wouldn't we all prefer to live in a world where there is only love, peace and joy for one another? It does make it easier to get through the day when we know the Truth and outcome of certain things and also knowing He is in control, and His desire is to bless us abundantly, because we are His child and He Loves us even when others calls us names.