But ever since we stopped sacrificing and pouring out drink offerings to the Queen of Heaven, we have been in great need. Our people have died in wars or of starvation. Jeremiah 44:18
On the surface, it would seem that the "Queen of Heaven" sounds good as a title. We might even wonder a bit before we take off for a search of the scriptures. Does God ever introduce Himself to anyone using this title? He doesn't? Big red warning flag! And then there is the problem of saying that because we stopped doing this, the other thing happened, and therefore the other thing is caused by not doing this. As they like to say in higher education, "It ain't necessarily so!"
One of the more difficult tests of our faith comes in those tough times. Those periods of life when we don't have plenty or even the bare necessities. Separations, whether from war or the myriad of other reasons humans die in this world, are also a severe test of our steadfast faith in God. And as wars often cause great shortages, we may face both tests at the same time. Steadfast faith in the tough times shines the light of Jesus into the darkness of the world.
Rejoice in faith,
Bucky
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