I don’t know if you realized it but it is like 747 jet liners crashing every day of the week. No one survived! Are you are wondering what I am saying? Read on…
This week the Supreme Court of the United States voted 6 to 3 to reverse the Roe vs Wade decision that made abortions legal for half a century. It was shocking news for abortion advocates but it was good news for Bible believing Christians.
The original court decision was made in 1973. During that time Nancy and I were in Kodiak, Alaska. There was one TV station. It was only on for a few hours a day. TV programs from the states were taped and shipped to Kodiak to be aired a few days later. Radio programs were few and far between too. I was on a Coast Guard ship patrolling the Bearing Sea. We rarely heard news from the lower 48. “Abortion” was a new word to many. It seemed unlikely it would happen in Kodiak. However, things changed all over as people realized abortions were legal.
Later we moved to Gig Harbor to prepare for ministry and plant a church (Discovery). We became more aware of abortion. Our church began supporting the local pro-life ministry. In January each year we alerted the flock to what was happening and to pray for God to change the law to preserve helpless infants in the womb.
It is obvious in Scripture that unborn fetus were just as much human as anyone on the street. Check out these verses regarding that: Jeremiah 1:5; Psalm 139:13-16; Galatians 1:15; Luke 1:41-44; Isaiah 49:1; etc. etc.
A comparison illustration may help us to see how horrific this national sin is. Since abortion was legalized in 1973 it is estimated there have been 63 million infants aborted in the US. That is about 3,452 abortions a day, seven day a week. With that in mind think of flying in a 747 jumbo jet. They have a capacity of about 500 passengers. The amount of abortions per day would be like at least six jumbo jumbo jets crashing daily with all 500 passengers lost in each plane. Astounding isn’t it. That was the amount of unborn little children that died each year here. May God forgive us.
The good news is that things are changing thanks to a Supreme Court decision. It will affect millions and perhaps the next generation. God can forgive even abortion. How? Anyone who turns to Him in repentance over their sin and puts their faith in Christ alone is completely forgive. That
Pastor Mark
P.S. Our Annual Ministry Meeting is secluded for Sunday at 6:00 PM June 26th. Members and guests alike are welcome.
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