I am in Florida right now on vacation. I grew up in South Florida and have spent hundreds, if not thousands of hours on these beautiful beaches over the years. One thing many tourists are not aware of is that there is a subtle current that is not visible to the eye . Many people come to the beach and lay their towels, sunscreen, coolers and other beach gear on the sand and then go in for a dip in the ocean. They swim for several minutes and get out of the water and cannot find their belongings. They assume someone must have come and stolen their things while they were swimming, but what happened was that they drifted down the beach without realizing it.
As I have read the headlines over the last couple of weeks, I am reminded of a subtle current that has swept our Nation from its foundation. We have lost our moral and Biblical bearings. We have been swept downstream by the current of evil. The worst part is that we don't even realize it.
Take for instance the media firestorm over Dan Cathay, Chick-Fil-A's CEO, comments about his personal beliefs about the definition of marriage. What was it that he said that has caused this national outrage? He simply stated his position that he believed in the Biblical definition of marriage, which is one man and one woman. Yes, that's right. He had the gall to say that he believed in the sanctity of marriage.
Please bear in mind that Chick-Fil-A corporate does not discriminate in its hiring process based on sexual preference. This not about "anti" anything. This is about the support of marriage. Whether we realize it or not, we're drifting. 20 years ago, Dan Cathay would be applauded. Today he is being assaulted. America has lost its way.
The prophet Isaiah put it this way. Isa. 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and
light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
Now, more than ever, mainstream America has got to stand up for what is right. This isn't a political statement (I steer clear of that) This is not a Republican/Democrat issue. This is a moral compass issue.
Hate groups are calling for a boycot of Chick-Fil-A. Mayors from some cities are making it clear that Chick-Fil-A will not be welcomed in their towns. How sad.
What can you do? Many people are planning to do show their support, on Wednesday, August 1st by participating in "Chick Fil-A Appreciation Day.” This is just a way to affirm a business that operates on Christian principles.
I am thankful that I live in the greratest country in the World. I think it is our responsibility to stand for what is right, in a respectful, Christ-honoring way.
