Glücklich Arbeit Tag!

Today, across the United States, families gathered to celebrate with one another. The gathering I attended in eastern Indiana was mirrored in many other places. This is especially important for homeschooling families, as a gathering of like minded believers keeps us focused on who we are, and what we believe. It put me in mind of the celebration of Purim as described in Esther 9:19, "This is why rural Jews-- those in the villages-- gather on the fourteenth of the month of Adar for a day of joy and feasting."

While the Israelite nation gathered to celebrate salvation from destruction, we gather to celebrate our continued existence in a culture which seeks to destroy us not with weapons or warriors, but through ideas, false teachings, and immorality. It is more important than ever that Christians unite rather than divide. Today, I gathered with Godly families who I do not entirely agree with Theologically, but still respect and love for their devotion to Christ. As modern culture intensifies it's attacks on the church, it is important that we have friends and families who keep us accountable in these times.

In 1740 Frederick wrote a pamphlet he entitled ant-Machiavelli, in which he made the statement: "Let a sovereign be ever so formidable, he cannot defend himself against powerful enemies without the assistance of allies." Frederick would live to see the wisdom of his own words, when, in 1756, Prussia was attacked by every power in Europe but England. Frederick's diplomatic miscalculations almost spelled total defeat for Prussia, and he was quick to make alliances after the war.

No matter whether you are a spiritual dwarf or giant, a great pastor or a humble lay person, find those Godly individuals in your life that you respect and trust. No Christian in the world can withstand Satan's attacks forever if they fail to join in the fellowship of believers. They are our modern day "allies" who can provide assistance and prayer when the strong winds of trials blow.

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