Timetables are very useful. It is good to know when the plane, bus, or train is supposed to leave and when it is supposed to arrive. Of course, there are often delays and unexpected changes, but without a timetable we would really be helpless when traveling.
But timetables can also be very bad, especially in a time of war. Right now, we are in a war in Iraq. The Democrats in Congress want to set a timetable for when we withdraw our military personnel. I just heard today that another alleged Republican, Pete (Jellybone) Domenici, Senator from New Mexico, has joined the Democratic outcry for deadlines.
I can almost hear the rejoicing among the Islamofascists. They have no specific timetables or deadlines, all they have is unremitting commitment to world Islamic domination–if it takes 50 or 100 years, it does not matter. It is all in Allah’s will–as long as they have explosives and a supply of virile young men with dreams of unlimited sex in Paradise, willing to blow up themselves and others to get there, the killing will continue. They will be delighted with any withdrawal deadlines set by the Democrat-led Congress.
I heard a Focus on the Family radio program today which made me weep. Three military widows were interviewed on the program. Two had lost their husbands in Iraq and the other woman’s husband died of cancer after years of military service.
Just a few quotes from what they said: “The American public does not know how many 9/11’s have been stopped”… “the kids (in Iraq) are going to school, families have electricity”…”I don’t watch the mainstream media…”
One of the mothers helped send 600 soccer balls to children in Iraq. They urged others who have lost loved ones to “Pray! Find a support group; stand tall!” They spoke of their faith in God; their commitment to raise their children to be proud of their fathers, and were strongly supportive of the U.S. military effort.
Speaking of terrorist delight at Congressional calls for withdrawal, I still think we should read and apply our Constitution. In Article III, Section 3, Clause1, Treason against the United States is clearly defined, as follows: “Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying War against them, OR IN ADHERING TO THEIR ENEMIES, GIVING THEM AID AND COMFORT” (emphasis added).
If those saying “the war is lost,” and making loud outcries for withdrawal, and the sooner the better, are not “giving aid and comfort” to our enemies then I’m a donkey’s hind hoof!
I’m thankful that there is a perfect timetable that supersedes all others. We can read about it in the Bible. We often wish it was more specific regarding dates, but we know that our Lord is very punctual. “In the fulness of time” He sent His Son. And again, in the completion of time as we know it, His Son will return.
“Even so, come, Lord Jesus!” (Rev. 22:20)
