Politics - ugh. It has become such a dirty word. No one
wants to talk about "politics". Or at least almost no one. Too, we
have been taught in our society that we
shouldn't talk politics. You know, the
old saying - "Don't ever talk politics or religion."
Personally, I think that is about the biggest lie from the devil that I
can think of. Who gains from that? The devil - that's who! The Bible tells us we
should tell
others about Jesus and our faith. The truth is, our nation was
founded on people talking about
politics and faith. They used to meet at the local church to discuss it all!
In an era, before electronics, that's how news was disseminated.
Then, as now, discussion is how we learn. They used to call it
"civil discourse". But somehow, these things became something that we shouldn't talk about at
all. Sorry, but that idea is flat out wrong.
Anyway, to the heart of the matter. I have had a political
bent all my life. I know why that started with me and I know how. My dad had that same bent and he
trained his children up with the things that we should know in regard to faith, our
nation and how to protect both. I grew up with politics and faith. But even more
than having a bent, I believe it is a responsibility (we all have that same
responsibility, sorry) to stay informed and be politically active to some
degree. For others, such as myself, it is an actual mission, or calling to stay
informed and then to share and protect that information when possible.
I get the rolled eyes and the doubt when I say that. People
cannot understand why I am "political". I get judged for loving
politics more than Jesus. Don't worry, I am in good company. Other Christians
who are making a political difference in our nation have been accused of the
same thing.
But this judgment of me and those like me, comes from lack of understanding, I think.
Those condemning people like me simply haven't thought things through. Because
if they did, they would understand why the Christian's voice in politics is
necessary and even a calling.
It is really this simple.
- There
is an agenda to destroy this nation...I will use the term "the left" to
identify those who seek this change. Sorry, they are the ones that voted God out of the Democratic platform in 2008; and it is they who continue in the effort to wipe out any mention of God and the Bible from our government. But, of course, ultimately, it is Satan.
- Our
nation was founded on Biblical principles and with Jesus Christ as our
Lord. Our nation was founded so that the Christian faith might continue in
freedom. We ARE a Christian nation. We are beginning to see the reasons
why it is absolutely important to keep that title and not let anyone steal
that foundation from us. The left seems to want to destroy all evidence of God in our history. Further, for
the first time in history, this year we had a Muslim sworn in to office on
the Koran. Our Founders would be literally turning in their grave were
they still there. (They are not.)
Pardon the old fashioned expression. But these are critical reasons why we must keep our title as "Christian Nation".
- In
order to destroy this nation, that title (Christian Nation) and our Godly
foundation must be destroyed, before it can be replaced. It will only be
destroyed by causing doubt in the minds of citizens about our roots and
true beginnings. Our history is being rewritten. Those that are aware of this
have given it a name - "revisionist history". Our Founders'
character and faith have been called into question. Their goals and agenda
attacked. Monuments are being destroyed, a focus of burial and towards
cremation is now popular. Yes, that is history lost and it also gets rid
of a focus on God. My thoughts about that can be read here.
- If
Christian roots are going to be attacked and our history distorted and
changed, someone has to prevent that from occurring. It isn't going to be a non-Christian
that takes on that charge. It is going to have to be someone whose faith
is priority.
- Very
simply. If God created and ordained this nation for His purpose, (and He
did), then wouldn't He call some one to protect what He has done. Of
course, he would. The responsibility is on us all - whether we like it or
not. But some are called to go deeper.
- Politics
is simply the tool, whereby we MUST protect what God has given. We won't
get there simply by prayer. Sorry. Prayer always ends in action. Always. God
did not make irrelevant, idle people to sit back while He takes care of
everything. Yes, of course there are times to wait on God. But we are His
hands and feet while here on earth and we have a job to do. When Moses was
to part the Red Sea at God's direction, he had prayed, he had sought God
for support. But there came a time for action on Moses' part. This was
God's response to him: "Why are you crying out to me. Raise your
staff and part the water." (Exodus 14:14-31) After the praying is
done, then it is time to act. Even doing nothing, is in fact, an act.
- Not
everyone is going to have the same mission, or calling. God needs
missionaries overseas and we don't question that. God needs prayer
warriors and intercessors and we don't question that. God needs teachers
of the Word and pastors of the flock. Well duh, we don't even give that
any thought (maybe we should) just
accepting those that God has called. We all have a calling and we all know
that fact full-well. Sometimes we struggle trying to find our calling,
but we all know (or at least we should) we are to be active, not passive Christians.
This is an "if 'A' is true and 'B' is true than we should
come up with 'C'" kind of equation. It is really
that simple. If God created
our nation, then we need protectors and good stewards of that nation just like
with everything else He has given us. Our families, our churches, our environment.
We must be good stewards of it all!!
If someone is out to destroy our Christian nation, then
surely God will call someone to work a little harder at protecting it. Because
if someone doesn't protect what God has done and the freedoms we have here, we
are going to loose the ability to continue to spread the Gospel around the
world. We will be like China hiding in our basements trying to hold Bible studies and unable to pray publicly. We must all be defenders of the faith, if we are to continue the freedom
to share the Great Commission. For some, the tool used to do that is simply
"politics". So please, give grace.
Please quit judging me, lighten up and think for yourself. We
will all be better off if you do. Stay on your knees, Prayer Warrior. Continue
to teach, Teacher. Continue in your sacrifice of overseas missions. But please
remember, I am a defender of the faith, too. I am simply the tool that enables you to
continue in your callings and what you do. I am fulfilling the Great Commission
too, because we had all better believe, there is an agenda to destroy the
freedom we were given to do that.
We are all supposed to pray. We are all called to fulfill
the Great Commission. And we are all mandated to be good stewards of our
families, church and nation. Unfortunately, that takes politics. And politics (after
prayer) is what will preserve it all.
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23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 (KJV)
13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1 Peter 1:13 (KJV)
