Why do we wait so much to implore God for our life?

  What are we afraid of?

I read today an article about the illness which affects Hugo Chavez, the President of Venezuela. His doctors told him that medical science could not do anything else for him. The article says he cries as he asks Christ to do a miracle on him.

I would like to tell him, (if he reads my blog), and also to all those who wait to the last minute to pray to God, that Christianity is not  an amulet to keep you safe in the misfortunes. It is not something that you use only when you need it. It is a WAY of LIFE you practice every moment when you believe Jesus’ teachings and do good to others, not only the ones who think like you, but to all, like He did;  preaching with our attitude, yet avoiding an affiliation with those who are on Satan’s payroll. Christ does not discriminate among people or groups and true Christians should do the work Jesus asked: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel (the good news) to all creation. (Mark 16:15) He did not say we had to associate with terrorists to justify them or imitate their crooked doctrine, but to preach to them and give them the good news of salvation. If they are not Christian and do not accept me for being one, it is up to them. Some day, not very far, they are going to wish to have Christ and us too in their favorites list for the time draws near when “ the sons of the kingdom (of Satan) will be cast out into the outer darkness;  in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 8:12)

Jesus also said: Love your enemies.(Mathew 5:44) Not hate them like the socialists teach. And: Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. (Luke 6:28)  Remember Jesus words on the Cross: Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34). He did not tell us to humiliate or insult anyone on a microphone at the UN where the whole world would hear. There, it is precisely where you had to demonstrate what you, supposedly, believed in.

The Cuban Medical Science might not be able to help you, but God can. There is nothing impossible for Him. If you believe in him and really repent from your sins, you will be saved, eternally. And if you confess Him publicly asking forgiveness, by doing something great for your people, before you die, like putting off the economical help you give the true enemies of the people who oppose God and Christ; and return all you have stolen, like Zaccheus did, perhaps God will give you more years of life on this earth, like He did Hezekiah when he pleaded. Just, don’t be asking Christ for a miracle to keep dealing with the Devil.

Are we making History?

I am convinced a lot of people do not care about that. Although there will be a moment in their life they are going to wish to have played, at least, a supporting role in it. Many of us, who were not born in the USA, but have the privilege to live here; probably do not know we already have been a part of its history. Some could care less; if their interest was merely for economic reasons or perhaps with an infiltration agenda; nothing would move them. Others get so involved in it that they completely forget about their roots and will not care the other way either. But, many of us are enjoying the dual citizenship so much so that we feel highly honored to be a part of both.

On the 20^th of May, the people from my country of birth will celebrate one more year of independence from the colonizer. I am proud of my roots! Cuba y el Cayo Hueso de Ayer (Cuba and the Key West of Yesterday) is a book rich in detail about the history of Key West which shows how much the Cuban people had to do with it. Alejandro F. Pascual, its author, lives there and tells us of how its history relates to the Cubans who fled the colony. If we go to Key West and take the trolley, we’ll hear about it too as we have been cultural contributors. Every time I travel and see either a bust of any of our Patriots or any historical picture of ours, I feel part of this country’s history. It’s like we could add ours to the Six Flags recreational parks account. In the above mentioned book it is told of the times our apostle José Martí came to Key West to give speeches from the balcony of the San Carlos Institute to hundreds of Cubans who met there in US soil. It feels as though it were now, such as when we go to the Eight Street marches to listen to Pérez-Roura or any other deserving speaker. It’s like our reality is making history again, and the evil bondage which my country of origin now suffers will also disappear. After having been rejected for wanting to flee an absurd situation, and were verbally assaulted with the worst epithet, we have come to exile; and formed communities we can offer those who once attacked us there, and are here now. They probably realized we were right, and know now that the equalitarian system simply DOES NOT WORK. Even God knows that and He created a variety in everything, reason for which those systems are atheists.

As a Christian I am very proud to know that many of the ones who were killed in cold blood, at the start of the so called revolution in Cuba, died shouting Long live Christ the King! They were probably convinced that it was the Antichrist they were conflicting with, which is anybody or anything that opposes God, and Christ, His only begotten son. I know there are many who do not believe this, but if they read and scrutinize the Scriptures more, they would know it. As Mary, the sister of Lazarus told Jesus when her brother had died —and Jesus said he would rise again and asked her if she believed him.—: Yes, Lord I believe that you are the Messiah, the son of God, the one coming into the world. (John 11:27) John also tells us in his letter: No one who denies the Son has the father also. (I John 2:23).  I am also proud to have a Patriot like Oscar Elías Biscet who is a true Christian who bids for life opposing abortion. This year, when the Pope visited Cuba, he was kept caged together with others like him from the opposition, to avoid intrusion, yet others protested and were kicked by someone dressed as a Red Cross worker. (the wolves always disguise themselves).

We Christians should also make history so many would know the Truth and do not trust the antichrists. Our fighters who are doing it, like Oscar Elías Biscet, will be greatly blessed, as the prophet Isaiah spoke: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news who announces salvation who says  “Your God reigns” (Isaiah 52:7) Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. . .  fasten the belt of truth around your waist and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

 (Ephesians 6:13-17 NRSV)