Accepting Injustice

 

Injustice seems to be the order of the day these days and too many persons, including people who claim to be Christians, simply turn a blind eye.

The world’s leaders are leading the charge as they are the primary perpetrators of the injustice we see being meted out to citizens and we do nothing. In our silence and failure to condemn such actions, we have become abettors.

Why are we, children of a just God, accepting injustice?

This is nothing new, centuries ago, the prophet Amos delivered a message to those who were perpetrating and accepting injustice. Pay attention to his words.

You people hate anyone who challenges injustice and speaks the whole truth in court. You have oppressed the poor and robbed them of their grain. And so you will not live in the fine stone houses you build or drink wine from the beautiful vineyards you plant. I know how terrible your sins are and how many crimes you have committed. You persecute good people, take bribes, and prevent the poor from getting justice in the courts. And so, keeping quiet in such evil times is the smart thing to do! – Amos 5:10-13 (GNT)

Yes, we keep quiet because we think it’s the smart thing to do. We think it’s the smart thing to do when our jobs are at stake. We think it’s the smart thing to do because we don’t want to ruffle any feathers. We think it’s the smart thing to do simply because we’re afraid to speak out, so, we keep quiet.

Amos continues,

Make it your aim to do what is right, not what is evil, so that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty really will be with you, as you claim he is. Hate what is evil, love what is right, and see that justice prevails in the courts. Perhaps the Lord will be merciful to the people of this nation who are still left alive. – Amos 5:14-15 (GNT)

Right here, in my little country, there is so much injustice but Christians and those who claim God’s sovereignty in their lives, are quiet. Not a word, not a whisper, just silence. And in some other countries we see Pastors, women and men of God, upholding and uplifting, almost genuflecting, leaders who engage in criminal behaviour, and persist in doing what is evil.

Amos continues,

And so the Sovereign Lord Almighty says, “There will be wailing and cries of sorrow in the city streets. Even farmers will be called to mourn the dead along with those who are paid to mourn. There will be wailing in all the vineyards. All this will take place because I am coming to punish you.” The Lord has spoken. – Amos 5:16-17 (GNT)

Perhaps you believe that because of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, you do not fall into this category, that Amos’ words aren’t meant for you, and that maybe so but only if you sincerely repent. God still disciplines (see Hebrews 12:7-11). There are still consequences that result from the choices you make (see Galatians 6:7).

Amos continues,

How terrible it will be for you who long for the day of the Lord! What good will that day do you? For you it will be a day of darkness and not of light. It will be like someone who runs from a lion and meets a bear! Or like someone who comes home and puts his hand on the wall—only to be bitten by a snake! The day of the Lord will bring darkness and not light; it will be a day of gloom, without any brightness. – Amos 5:18-20 (GNT)

And then he says,

The Lord says, “I hate your religious festivals; I cannot stand them! When you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; I will not accept the animals you have fattened to bring me as offerings. Stop your noisy songs; I do not want to listen to your harps. Instead, let justice flow like a stream, and righteousness like a river that never goes dry. – Amos 5:21-24 (GNT)

Beloved, we cannot afford to ignore the context of these verses. As in Amos’ day, we are witnessing a system of justice that does not favour all people as it should; it is a prejudicial system of justice. Accepting injustice is aiding and abetting wrongdoing.

Remaining silent is a copout that weakens the fabric of trust in society. In a society that looks quite similar to our own, Amos went straight for the religious jugular, he did not mince God’s words.

No amount of fancy religiosity will negate the fact that we’ve kept quiet in the face of the injustice that is being doled out daily.

Let us repent for the part we have played and pray for the courage to protest injustice when we see it.

Amen †

Shelley Johnson “Accepting Injustice” ©2026 June 19, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Your Inner Room”

 

For a few weeks now, I’ve been feeling particularly stressed. This feeling is not a vague, wispy mist but more of a heavy, dense fog, a tangible pulsation in my head that comes and goes.

I have been guessing as to what could possibly be the cause, but I haven’t pinpointed any specific reason, and I imagine that my restless thoughts and disquieted soul are adding to this stress that I already feel.

Pray. Yes, that’s what I need to do. Pray and keep on praying, without ceasing is what Apostle Paul says to do in 1 Thessalonians 5:17. So, I sat alone on the balcony, early in the morning as I often do and, looking toward the heavens, let loose a barrage of prayers – asking and pleading, declaring and proclaiming, talking and talking and talking incessantly without ceasing.

Daylight…time for a cup of tea; I put the kettle on, got my cup, threw in an assortment of leaves, a flower, butterfly pea they call it, then I went back to sit, sip and be silent.

Then, a whisper, “I taught you how to pray.”

“Our Father who art in heaven…” I started but before I could continue, a whisper, “I taught you how to pray.”

Now at a loss, I thought, “What does that mean?”

Matthew chapter six! What did Jesus say in Matthew chapter six? Jesus’ sermon on the Mount. Not long after the Beatitudes, Jesus spoke of examining our motives and about giving with pure motives, not for showing off but secretly, then He taught us how to pray.

Reading verses 5 to 8, it dawned on me that Jesus gave very specific instructions before He gave the ultimate prayer sample which we fondly refer to as The Lord’s Prayer.

And when you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they will be seen by people. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.

Motives.

But as for you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

Secrecy.

And when you are praying, do not use thoughtless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. 

Hypocrisy.

So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.

Psalm 139:4 says of God,

Even before I speak, you already know what I will say. (GNT)

If those four verses are the preamble to instructions on how to pray, then why do we recite what Jesus says in the next five verses together in public out loud?

Jesus, it appears, is teaching His audience and us how to prepare to connect to our Creator, the living Source of our lives.

when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret

As I read Matthew 6, more than anything else, your inner room piqued my interest and I wondered: Could there be more to The Lord’s Prayer than meets the eye? Has something been lost in our English translation?

What was I to understand but wasn’t getting? This deserved a deep dive.

The Greek word that would have been used in this verse is tameion – a hidden, private and very secure room in the centre of a house – the inner room, a room that’s located furthest from the street. In most cases, there were no windows in this room, so inside this inner room would be pitch black.

The inner room was reserved for the things you valued most but Jesus wasn’t giving a lecture on architecture or home construction, He was giving a direction; Jesus is telling us of a place where we must go if we are to achieve the deepest communion with God, the Father.

Your inner room is not a physical place but an internal space, somewhere within yourself. So, what is Jesus referring to?

Hearing that whisper, “I taught you how to pray.”, twice, made me think of the occasions in the bible when Jesus says “Verily, verily” – a call to pay attention because what comes next is important. I knew that I had to do some digging.

Digging deeper I came across a word that is used in English which was derived from a Greek word for “bridal bed” and by extension the “inner room” in a house for the bed; the word is thalamus. You must have heard this word before.

A thalamus is in the very centre of each of our brains; it serves as the main relay station for incoming sensory and motor signals; simply put it controls behaviour and is described as the brain's "inner room".

I almost fell to the floor. “Your inner room” that Jesus is referring to, is in your brain?

Beloved, this was a lot to digest, so I’m leaving it here for now, as there’s much more digging to be done, then I’ll be sure to share my findings with you.

Amen †

Shelley Johnson “Your inner room” ©2026 June 17, 2026

A short prayer for today

 

Heavenly Father, today, I submit all stress and everything that gives rise to stressful feelings in me, to You,

Remove the restless thoughts that have my soul disquieted and renew a calm, unhurried spirit within me.

Thank You for filling me with the peace of God which transcends all understanding that guards my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus, in whose name I pray,

Amen †

 

Shelley Johnson “A short prayer for today” ©2026 June 16, 2026

 

There’s always a reason

Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) says,

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.

Apostle Paul tells us that we can rejoice when we are faced with problems and trials, but when challenges arise, we don’t remember these verses, instead we begin praying earnestly for God to get us out of the mess.

But Paul lets us know that there's always a reason for our sufferings. The NIV translation says that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Whether endurance or perseverance, hard times prove our characters and strengthens our hope and assurance of eternal salvation.

So, do we or don’t we pray? The answer: yes, pray but it’s what we pray about or for that makes a difference.

Ask God to reveal the reason for your hardship.

Ask Him to give you the wherewithal to persevere, to endure for as long as it takes.

Ask God for the peace that transcends understanding and grace that allows you to cling to that peace.

Ask Him to give you a joy-filled heart through the time of testing sore and for it to remain after the trial has passed.

Reading the stories of the ancients in Scripture, you would notice that they were not rescued from their trials, they went through them, emerging with a certain maturity that they did not possess before.

Each one of the protagonists developed strength of character after facing their ordeals with stubborn perseverance.

It’s that same perseverance that empowers us to endure hardships, and the grace of God allows us to get up when we fall.

Joseph’s survival did not depend on escaping the damp cistern, or the Midianites or the Egyptian jail cell; it’s not what was done to him on the outside, but what was developing inside of him during these ordeals.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s survival did not depend on escaping the burning fiery furnace; it’s not what happened on the outside, but what occurred on the inside during the ordeal.

John’s survival on the rugged island of Patmos did not depend on escaping the isolation; it’s not what he saw on the outside, but what he was shown on the inside during his exile.

In all three instances, God was on the inside, and they all recognized His presence.

Beloved, I know how difficult it is to remain hopeful when life goes sideways, when God seems to have abandoned you in a pit of sufferation, but know that whatever hardship you are in right now is not the final chapter…

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be]. – 1 Peter 5:10 (AMP)

Joseph told his brothers,

Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. – Genesis 50:20 (NRSVUE)

Although Nebuchadnezzar, before casting Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into the furnace, had ordered the furnace heated seven times more than it was usually heated, in the end he, in amazement said,

Was it not three men that we threw bound into the fire?...But I see four men unbound, walking in the middle of the fire, and they are not hurt, and the fourth has the appearance of a god. – Daniel 3:4, 5 (NRSVUE)

John wrote,

I was in the spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet saying, “Write in a book what you see”…Then I turned to see whose voice it was that spoke to me, and…I saw one like the Son of Man – Revelation 1:10,11,12 13 (NRSVUE)

We too must recognize God even in the dark places. While your world is crumbling, know that God is still there, He hasn’t left you and despite how chaotic life feels, still be grateful because there’s always a reason for the suffering.

Amen †

Shelley Johnson “There’s always a reason” ©2026 June 15, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Examen Prayer

 

You may already know of the examen prayer, but I only recently found out about it. For those of you who may not know of it, I’ll give you just a brief overview, as a single blog post cannot provide you with all that this wonderful prayer entails. So, I encourage you to research it for yourself, see if it’s a fit and with God’s grace, practice it.  

This practice may seem simple enough but it’s profound in its simplicity in that, it purposely brings spiritual power into everyday life since it fosters intimacy with God as you grow in your awareness and communication with Him daily.

The examen prayer taps into a love for God that our hearts yearn for but may never fully experience because it is said that getting into a regular and enduring practice of it is not easy for many people; wanting a closer relationship with God, they begin the practice with much fervour but then, for one reason or another, can’t sustain it.

O God, you are my God, and I long for you. My whole being desires you; like a dry, worn-out, and waterless land, my soul is thirsty for you. – Psalm 63:1 (GNT)

Perduring in the examen prayer requires a genuine desire to love God thoroughly, coupled with willing determination. Both must be present if you are to effectively develop the practice into a lifestyle.

The practice paves the way to a spiritual experience like no other, where you are able to discern God’s loving, spiritual communications.

This powerful practice of prayerful reflection, is done at the end of each day, and involves five steps, however even before you get into these steps, you must become aware of God’s presence, so find a quiet space.

Gratitude: Take the time to be grateful; thank God for the blessings of the day just lived.

 Petition: Examine the light and strength – ask God for insight to shine a light that allows you to see how Spirit has worked in your life throughout the day and ask Him for grace to see your failings and strength to overcome them.

Review: Examine your day with God – carefully and honestly look at both the highs and the lows you would have experienced during the day; analyse the choices you’ve made, the decisions you’ve taken and ask God to reveal to you anything that happened that you did not recognize as divine intervention.

Forgiveness: Seek God’s forgiveness for those moments in the day where your heart was not aligned with His.

 Renewal: Resolve to change whatever behaviour or attitude you need to change and not repeat. Pray for the healing you need and ask God to show you how to live according to what God desires for you, then make a plan with Him for the coming day.

This method of praying is associated with Saint Ignatius who subscribed to looking back at his day with God, thanking Him for being present in his life and being attentive to where God’s grace has been present in the everyday events of his life, as a means of developing an awareness of how God works in his life daily.

Practicing the examen prayer is about finding God in all things, seeing God in the tiniest of details and getting in tune with the spiritual reality that is all around us.

It is transforming.

You and I cannot continue living life spiritually oblivious. There is a spiritual war, and we are caught in the midst of it.

for our struggle is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. – Ephesians 6:12 (NRSVUE)

The battle for our souls is very real and praying in this way, opens our eyes, ears and hearts to God daily. We must willingly accept what’s from God and adamantly reject what’s not of God.

So submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and he will flee from you. – James 4:7 (AMP)

When you submit to the authority of God and stand firm against the devil, all the hollowness, the emptiness you feel is replaced with the fullness of God including peace, joy, and a deep sense of satisfaction.

The examen prayer is believed by many to be an integral part of growth in the spiritual life, as observing this practice increases your awareness of what God is doing in you and around you.

Beloved, you may be thinking that with your busy schedule it may be a challenge to keep up with the examen prayer at the end of every day but it’s worth a try; isn’t it?

Being cognitive of God’s presence today, being grateful for God’s goodness to you today, prepares you to live differently tomorrow.

Amen †

 

Shelley Johnson “The Examen Prayer” ©2026 June 14, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

Biblical Betrayal

There are so many stories of betrayal recorded in the bible. The most popular betrayal being that of Jesus by His disciple Judas.

Oftentimes we consider betrayal as being a spur of the moment decision, and in some instances, it probably is but more than likely the seed of betrayal is planted long before the betrayal actually occurs.

When Joseph’s brothers, consumed by envy, betrayed him by selling him into slavery, that stemmed from a pre-meditated plan to kill him (see Genesis 37:18-36).

So when the Ishmaelites, who were Midianite traders, came by, Joseph’s brothers pulled him out of the cistern and sold him to them for twenty pieces of silver. And the traders took him to Egypt. (v 28 NLT)

Delilah’s decision to betray Samson, did not start on the night she lulled Samson to sleep with his head in her lap, and then…called in a man to shave off the seven locks of his hair. (Judges 16:19 NLT) No, that plan was hatched long before that night,

…Samson fell in love with a woman named Delilah, who lived in the valley of Sorek. The rulers of the Philistines went to her and said, “Entice Samson to tell you what makes him so strong and how he can be overpowered and tied up securely. Then each of us will give you 1,100 pieces of silver.” (Judges 16:4-5 NLT)

And Judas’ 3-year devotion to Jesus as one of His disciples, belied the evil intent brewing in his heart.

The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? (Jeremiah 7:9 NLT)

The desperately wicked condition of Judas’s heart made him an easy target for demonic possession.

Then Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve disciples, and he went to the leading priests and captains of the Temple guard to discuss the best way to betray Jesus to them. (Luke 22:3-4 NLT)

Judas was not suddenly lured into this ultimate act of betrayal by the chief priests and the teachers of religious law who were already looking for some way to get rid of Jesus (see Luke 22:2). He voluntarily provided them with the solution to their Jesus problem.

They were delighted, and they promised to give him money. So he agreed and began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus so they could arrest him when the crowds weren’t around (Luke 22:5-6 NLT)

Because of the deceitfulness of Judas’ heart, betrayal was second nature to him.

You see, Judas also had a problem with Jesus. In his eyes, Jesus was a failed messiah, not the real deal, a masquerader.

The Jews, long subjugated by the Romans were desperate for a Messiah, someone who would ride into town on a stallion, brandishing a weapon of mas destruction to annihilate the entire Roman Empire in one fell swoop but the rivalry they’d imagined between the prophesied Messiah and Rome never materialised.

Judas was not unlike his countrymen and what he thought the deliverance would be like and what it actually was did not correlate. This Messiah to whom he had devoted three years of his life, was just a wimpy kid, not at all the fierce, battle-ready warrior he had envisioned.

All this time that Judas knew Jesus, he never knew Jesus, and like several of his fellow disciples, during his walk with Jesus, he never truly understood who Jesus was until the day of His crucifixion. Before then, he did not grasp the bigger picture (see Luke 9:43-45).

The belief is that Judas’ betrayal of Jesus was driven by greed but perhaps the driving force behind his actions was intense anger and a deep-rooted disillusionment with Jesus’ mission. it was not about the money, the 30 pieces of silver, the betrayal was afoot way before there was any financial negotiations.

Judas had spent three years with Jesus, he had seen the miracles, heard the sermons, listened to the teachings, experienced the love and the friendship but it wasn’t enough to counteract his extreme disappointment. His kiss usually a sign of deep affection signalled his betrayal.

Delilah coddling Samson’s head in her lap, normally a display of deep affection became a signal of betrayal.

Joseph, excited to be with his older brothers, searches for them but when he finally finds them, they don't welcome him, they betray him.

Betrayal cuts deep; physical injuries heal over time but the wounds from shattered trust fester, leaving scars that last forever.

Many more betrayal stories can be found in the bible, Cain and Abel, Saul and David, David and Uriah, to name a few. All of which carry a heavy price, but the three highlighted today are the only ones where silver was exchanged for betrayal to emphasize the profound consequences of betrayal.

Betrayal is certainly not confined to first century biblical history, it is rampant in this modern era; betrayal happens every day in homes, workplaces, schools, churches and governments.

The envy, the jealousy, the resentment, the financial greed, the divided loyalties, the ambition, the disappointment, the fear, the angst, and the moral weakness that influenced Joseph’s brothers, Delilah and Judas are the exact same things that influence people to commit acts of betrayal today.

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick (Jeremiah 17:9 ESV)

This is the human condition that still exists to this day. Nothing has changed, the human heart remains deceitful above of all things, is desperately sick and God knows how bad our hearts are. He sees the contrast between our outward appearance and our inward intentions.

Beloved, these accounts of biblical betrayal aren’t for your reading pleasure, they are necessary lessons on how deception, distrust, disillusionment, resentment, jealousy, envy, misplaced hope, doubt, disappointment, vain ambition, fear, misinformation and immense greed negatively impact your life if left to take root.

These stories of betrayal are meant to resonate with all of us; every one of them compels you to confront uncomfortable truths about yourself and the choices you make that have lasting effects on your life and the lives of others.

Amen †

 

Shelley Johnson “Biblical Betrayal” ©2026 June 13, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quit evil associations

 Quit evil associations was Obadiah’s warning to the Edomites.

Obadiah was a prophet and the Book that bears his name is the shortest book in the Old Testament and fourth among the minor Prophets.

The Edomites were descendants of Esau, twin brother to Jacob who was renamed Israel and who conspired with their mother to trick Esau out of his birthright.

Not surprisingly, there existed a smouldering hatred between the Israelites and the Edomites who rejoiced over the afflictions of the Jewish people.

Remember, Lord, what the Edomites did on the day Jerusalem fell.
“Tear it down,” they cried, “tear it down to its foundations!” (Psalm 137:7 NIV)

Even though Edom is figured predominantly in many of the prophetic Scriptures, it is the primary subject of the entire book of Obadiah.

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! (Psalm 133:1 NIV)

When a people has inherited hatred towards another group of people and their core has been pervaded by anger, arrogance, pride, envy, betrayal, egotism, racism and an undeniable lust for vengeance, the hope of brotherhood – living together in unity –  is greatly diminished if not non-existent.

These were the underlying factors that fuelled the Edomites profanity against God’s people, the cause for their evil associations and God’s intense ire towards them.

“I have loved you,” says the Lord. But you say, “How have you loved us?” “Is not Esau Jacob’s brother?” says the Lord. “Yet I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau; I have made his hill country a desolation and his heritage a desert for jackals. (Malachi 1:2-3 NRSVUE)

 Obadiah’s prophecy consists of a series of condemnatory statements against the Edomites. From the very first verse the purpose of this book becomes clear.

The Lord has sent his messenger to the nations, and we have heard his message: “Get ready! Let us go to war against Edom!”
The Lord says to Edom, “I will make you weak; everyone will despise you.
Your pride has deceived you. Your capital is a fortress of solid rock; your home is high in the mountains, and so you say to yourself, ‘Who can ever pull me down?’
Even though you make your home as high as an eagle's nest, so that it seems to be among the stars, yet I will pull you down (Obadiah 1-4 GNT)

Almost every verse in Obadiah is an exacting denouncement of the nation of Edom, and though this is an ancient political prophecy, looking at what is happening in the world today, it may stand as a warning to any of the nations and its people that fit a similar description.

The Day of the Lord is coming soon to all the nations. And the evil you did to others will happen to you. The same bad things will fall down on your own head. You spilled blood on my holy mountain, so other nations will spill your blood. You will be finished. It will be as if you never existed. (vv 15-16 ERV)

In verses 1 to 16, Obadiah tells of the nation’s destruction and predicts the fate of persons who fight against God and His beloved people. And together, verses 12 to 14, constitute an exhortation of all that Edom should not have done; it’s saying that Edom should have quit evil associations.

The ending verses of Obadiah’s prophecy is an assurance of God’s promise of deliverance and restoration of His people (vv 17-21);  

For deliverers will come to Jerusalem and rule all Edom. And the Lord shall be King! (v 21 TLB)

Edom was guilty of associating with the enemies of Israel at a time when they were faced with much trouble. Edom and Israel were twin brothers, Esau and Jacob, but brotherly betrayal caused a rift between them which, after many years became a chasm of separation too vast to reunite.

Make sure that no one is immoral or godless like Esau, who traded his birthright as the firstborn son for a single meal. You know that afterward, when he wanted his father’s blessing, he was rejected. It was too late for repentance, even though he begged with bitter tears. (Hebrews 12:16-17 NLT)

Esau had settled in the rugged hill country of Mount Seir (see Genesis 36:8), an area that became known as Edom after the Edomites dispossessed and destroyed the Horites, the original inhabitants. It was here that Esau’s descendants built impressive, fortified cities into the cliffs and boasted military strength. This gave them a feeling of invincibility which bolstered their pride and fostered the inflated view they had of themselves.

Beloved, pride deceives you into believing that you are wiser and stronger than you really are; it lulls you into a false sense of security and shifts your trust and reliance from God to yourself.

Nothing is secure if not under God’s protection – no position (political or otherwise), no university degree, no doctorate, no amount of wealth, no net worth, no fancy job title – and all those who are relying on these things, arrogantly gloating and engaging in evil associations will meet their downfall because their actions don’t ever go unnoticed.

Remember, Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall. (Proverbs 16:18 GNT)

God sees all and knows all, and His justice inevitably prevails, no matter how long it takes.

He gives us more and more strength to stand against all such evil longings. As the Scripture says, God gives strength to the humble but sets himself against the proud and haughty. – James 5:6 (TLB) [also Proverbs 3:34 & 1 Peter 5:5]

God humiliates the proud and defends the oppressed. He will not remain silent forever; a day of reckoning is coming for all those nations, leaders, citizens and anyone else who, like the Edomites, refuse to quit evil associations!

Amen †

Shelley Johnson “Quit evil associations” ©2026 June 12, 2026