Dear Friends
The election has been intense for us, but the process has caused a real sharpening of spiritual senses. We must pray more than ever for the transition which is accelerating, including wisdom and protection for President Bush.
We’re charged to pray for our new president-elect and government leaders—regardless of their worldview or issues (1 Tim 2:1-2). “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood…but against the spiritual forces at work” (Eph 6:10+), so we must keep our spirits free/innocent and focused on Him [Jesus] and stay in the Glory [secret place].
We must see Jesus (Who is high and lifted up) and be ready to share who He is at this opportune time!! (Heb 12:1-2)
Even though there is international celebration over the historic nature of electing the first US black president, there has been much misrepresentation and manipulation and the current political climate tests us to the core in both the fear of man and the fear of God. May we pass this test by obeying God and holding to what God thinks is important, not man. Saul chose the fear of man rather than 100% obedience. (1 Sam 15:20-24+).
Regardless of the winds of public approval—we must not loose our voice (as forerunners), in obeying what we know (in part) to be God’s voice (Eph 5:17+). Jesus called the political leader of His people a fox. Of the political judges of his day, John the Baptist called them snakes. We must discern and not loose our voice.
We now must “submit ourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him…honor all men, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.” (1 Peter 2:13, 14a, 17)
In summary, may our “love increase in real knowledge [encounter] and all discernment…” (Phil 1:9a)
Blessings to you my dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Tim and Melody
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