Do Not Disavow

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Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists broke their vow!”) I do not disavow.   Men
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The Sin of Futility

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Romans 8:28 says that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to His purpose. We are not to despair over things that happen in our lives. Giving up, or thinking the things we do don't matter is a lack of trust in the Lord. 

Dorothy Sayers says that this is “… the sin that believes in nothing, cares for nothing, seeks to know nothing, interferes with nothing, enjoys nothing, loves nothing, hates nothing, finds purpose in nothing, lives for nothing, and remains alive only because there is nothing it would die for.”

Teenagers, don’t fall into the “so bored by everything, don’t care about anything” attitude that our culture wants to pin on you. Adults, don’t let suffering and hard times lead you to despair of God’s goodness.

Instead, be content in the Lord, trust Him in all things, and ask Him to replace your feelings of futility with joy.

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