I really liked this article.*
It reminded me that a few weeks ago I was watching the news, and my feelings were along the lines of, “why are President Biden and his advisers so absolutely undiscerning and foolish?” Then I heard the Spirit’s voice inside of me say: “you’re still a republican.” I realized, without really knowing it, I had been rooting for the “Republican” political thought process to win in recent events. It was more aligned to my conservative view of things.
But that view could actually be working AGAINST the will of God, because I don’t know exactly what God is doing with recent events. The thought that followed was that I am an ambassador, a servant of Jesus. It doesn’t matter how things go. That is in Jesus’ hands. So it was a very freeing feeling not to worry about those earthly things.
Those people, whose values are more “aligned” to mine, are NOT me. They, along with every other political thinking view, would almost always hate the truth when it was spoken clearly. I just want to be speaking the truth clearly when the opportunity arises, and to please my Lord Jesus.
Thanks for articulating it so well. They are thoughts of real peace. A peace this world can never give us.
Gary
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Good morning, Pastor John.
Your message and Brother Gary’s email reminded me of something that happened this week. I had stop for gas, knowing the prices were going up. There were long lines at every pump. As it got to my turn and I was pumping my gas, I was watching the price go up and up. You could feel anger in the air. As I finished and replaced the nozzle to the pump, I had the sarcastic thought cross my mind, “Thank you, Joe Biden.” Before I could let those words cross my lips, these words hit my heart and came out my mouth: “Thank you, Jesus, I can pay for this gas!” As it came out my mouth, the man at the pump beside me stuck his head around the corner. He said, “There you go!!,” with a big smile. It was if those words echoed through the gas station. I looked around surprised that people heard me. It changed the atmosphere, even if for a short time!!
People were smiling and nodding yes.
We are ambassadors for the kingdom of which most people aren’t aware. Looking back, you could feel such an authority over this government just to speak who is really in control of this world, but not in a bad spirit like this world breeds. An assurance inside that goes beyond their authority.
Thank you for teaching us what has been revealed to you from God. It is, in turn, changing and shaping us for true life.
Love
Jammie
*See post March 6, “One Human Condition”, by Pastor John Clark, Sr.)