Bonhoeffer

Here's some observations I posted on Facebook after reading the new Bonhoeffer book. When Germany's youthful generation was considering the Fuhrer, because of their lack of trust in the previous leadership of both the government and the Church; it came out of a search for meaning, and deliverance from it's troubles, looking for a savior, they elected Hitler. Out of this came this quote, "the difference between real leadership and false leadership of the Leader was this: real leadership derived it's authority from God, the source of all goodness. The Fuhrer was submitted to nothing." Bonhoeffer "Confirmands (young Christian disciples) today are like young soldiers marching to war, the war of Jesus Christ against the gods of this world. It is a war that demands the commitment of one's whole life. Is not God, our Lord, worthy of this struggle?" Dietrich Bonhoeffer around the time the Nazies were stopping the church from speaking against Hitler and the killing of the Jews When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hitler had just suffered his first military defeat at the hands of the Russians. He took Japan's Pearl Harbor attack as a sign of Providance encouraging him in his mass killing spree. We must listen to the voice off God and surround ourselves with people who hear The Lord as well. I have been trying to work with friends now for over 90 days, all they seem to want to do is stop me from feeding the starving, and they believe they are hearing from God. Lord, please let us serve only You, and not our own kingdom building ways. Forgive us of our pride, please save us from the voice of the enemy. Another attempt at Hitlers life was made at an operation code named Valkyrie. After this failed bomb attempt Hitler, after a very thick table leg miraculously saved his proclaims, "It was providence that spared me. This proves I am on the right track. I feel this is a confirmation of all my work." This is really sad to me because there are so many who actually believe they are doing the will God, but are being used as tools of the enemy. "Lord save us from deception, let us be tools of peace in Your hands instead of tools of destruction in the enemy's arsonal. " Like · · Share Tim Stromer After surviving the failed bomb attempt on Hitlers life, he mailed his tattered uniform to Eva Braun, again stating about Providence, "Proof that Providence protects me and that we no longer have to fear our enemies." A radio address at midnight again stating, "I see this as another sign from Providence that I must and therefore shall continue my work." Goring of his staff then came on and said; ..."saved by a miracle...whom almighty God so visably blessed on this day." Not to be outdone, the head of the German Navy then stated, "Holy rather...has filled our hearts...Providence guarded and protected...Providence did not desert our German Fatherland..." So deceived, now this will be used as ammunition to kill even more, all credit given to Providence. Save us Lord from the terany that still stalks the hearts and minds of those given over to their evil intentions, forgive us. Friday at 10:04am via mobile · Like Tim Stromer Even a German "church" newspaper stated, " ...for this we thank God (for saving Hitler) with all our hearts and pray...for God's assistance and help in the grave tasks that (Hitler) has to perform in the most difficult times." Paul say rightly, " Even if an angel appears before you, but teaches a different doctorine than hat I have preached, DON'T LISTEN!" In these last days we must stand in The Word of God and not depart from it in anyway, we must not allow compromise of even the smallest of things if we are to stay true to His Word, every jot and tittle must be obeyed, in Jesus Name, if we are to see the glory of God. Friday at 10:15am via mobile · Like Tim Stromer The date of the failed attempt on Hitler was July 20th, on that day Bonhoeffer's readings were, Some trust in chariots and some in horses; but we will boast in the name of The Lord our God. (Psalm20:7) and If God is for us who can be against us? (Romans 8:31) next days readings were, The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not not want. (Psalm 23:1) and, I am the Good Shepherd; I know My own, and My own know Me." (John 10:14) Friday at 10:25am via mobile · Like