Feb. 6, 2009 - Going to Hell in a handbasket or are we going to Heaven in a wheelbarrow?
"Going to Hell in a handbasket" or "Going to hell in a handcart" is an English alliterative phrase of unclear origin, which describes a situation headed for disaster without effort or in great haste.
There are similar phrases going back over 400 years, such as to "Heaven in a wheelbarrow". There has been some speculation that the phrases may be related. Kind of like looking at the glass half full or half empty.
As of January things seem to be moving along at breakneck speed. The left side is definately rejoicing in their new position and taking advantage of it without delay. Our new President is wasting no time implementing his ideals, he is definately not a slacker. President Obama has mentioned God gave him a purpose long ago...I don't doubt that one bit, God gave Nebuchanezzer a purpose as well. Just look at some of these stories:
Obama stuns pro-life with prayer breakfast speech
Al Gore: "Don't Listen To Your Parents."
Another Senator Lines Up Behind "Fairness Doctrine"
Educators: Explore Homosexuality But Not The Bible
What is our response to these...pray. God is calling or causing His people to get on their knees and spend time in prayer. When we stand before our Holy God, are we going to hear "well done good and faithful servant" or are we going to see ourselves watching tv, playing on the computer and living lives as though we were placed here for OUR purpose?
Ezekiel shows us how God responds to idolatry, unfaithfulness, and immorality amongst His people. He decides it's time to leave from their presence and then judgement.
It's time to pray and pray like we've never prayed before. At the pace things are going, homeschooling could be illegal in another year. Christian tv and radio could be wiped out. Our pastors will be jailed for speaking against homosexuality and America will not be the America we have today.
We need to repent and pray.
