Well here we are. Barack Obama is President.
I know a lot of Christians. Some are happy about Obama’s election. I would imagine that most are quite distressed about it. Some probably don’t care at all.
I am a follower of Jesus Christ, Yeshua – the Son of God. I am unashamed of this. My life is His.
I endeavor to understand what He would want. I make no claim to have a perfect understanding of that. I study my Bible; I think with the brain that God has given me. I strive for truth and to know what is right. I submit that Believers in Christ should do these things with all of their might.
It is my belief that we as American’s have made a tragic mistake in electing Barack Obama. However, I will not do what many did when George W. Bush was elected in 2000 by crying “He is not my President.”
Barack Obama is my President. I will pray for him. I am pulling for him. I do not hate him. I am not afraid of him.
I do not know him personally or comprehend the truth or falsity of his claims to be Christian (anymore than I know anything real about George W. Bush’s faith).
Here is my gut feeling on Barack Obama. I think his worldview is off and does not reflect a Biblical Worldview. (Permitting the slaughter of the unborn, compelling others to accept “homosexual marriage” against conscience, “spreading the wealth around”, etc.) However, I sincerely wonder if there isn’t an openness in his heart towards God. I cannot prove this. It may or may not be true, but my get tells me there is something there.
I believe that some in the world of Christianity made a grievous mistake with Bill Clinton by participating in the conservative “Bill Clinton is the devil” approach to politics. Maybe it was unintentional, but it did more harm than good.
I don’t believe Bill Clinton was or is the devil. I don’t believe George W. Bush was or is the devil. I don’t believe Barack Hussein Obama is either.
These are just men, all of them, just like you and I. They are complex. They have strength’s; they have weaknesses. In the job of president the consequences of these can be horrendous, but we are stuck with electing a HUMAN!
Proverbs 21:1 says “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.” I used to hear it quoted as “the heart of the king is in the hands of the Lord.”
Barack Obama is not a king, but he is the Chief Executive of the United States of America and an important leader on planet earth! His role is like that of a king in many ways.
Let’s pray like mad. Let’s encourage him when he does right, however rare that may seem to us. Let’s oppose him exercising all of our hard-won liberties when he pursues a destructive path, but let’s remember that with Jesus redemption is possible!
I don’t want to see our anger, even when it is right and good, be a stumbling block for Barack Obama! I suggest we leave all doors open for the redemption of His Worldview.
This is not compromise, it is hope and love.
Yes, it is possible to be vehemently opposed and yet still kind. It is possible to disagree, prevent, object, and hinder – yet still believe for God to move.
I do not agree with those who would take offense at our opposition to the policies of a President whose stated opinions are decidedly contradictory to a Biblical Christian Worldview (Just read the whitehouse.gov website!). We must oppose, pray, encourage, stand. However, let’s do it all understanding that God can even use a donkey; and let’s remember that it is only His Grace that has saved or is able to make use of any of us!
So, Barack Obama, show us what you’ve got; and please keep your heart open to God, you never know what He might put in you!
ThirstyJon
You cannot put your faith in the governments of men. Wake up America! It is time to rise up out of our sleepy dead churches. Get pro active. Sing songs that call out to God and stop singing empty meaningless stuff. Repent! Get right with the Lord. Visit the criminals in the prison. Help the sick. Feed and clothe the orphans. Live the Christian life and our nation will have to change. We have forgotten our first love and therefore we have a leader this country deserves.
Hello FriendTim!
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ThirstyJon
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You made the statement that President Obama should keep his heart open to God. If we want the politicians to act according to Christian principles, then Christians need to start acting like true converts. Today, when I enter most churches they have a watered down soggy hamburger with a bottle of wine, that is 90% muddy water. Or worse they give me cake and ice cream but no meal. When we go to church we should receive a spiritual dinner. The followers of Jesus have settled for 3rd rate Christianity. Where are the Keith Greens, Leonard Ravenhills, and Charles Finneys?
It has been argued to me by many people that many of the men who signed our Constitution and Declaration of Independence were not actually Christians, but deists. I am not personally convinced this is true. Yet, the Lutheran Church in the colonies supported the Revolution. There was a huge influence on our founder fathers because there was a huge Christian presence upon our nation.
Thomas Jefferson, a non-believer, actually supported Christian missionaries with federal money.
When Christians act according to Biblical principles our nation will have to change. We have forgotten that Harriet Tubman was a Christian. We have forgotten Dr. Benjamin Rush who spoke out against killing and slavery. A devout believer who also signed the Declaration.
No one remembers that John Quincy Adams made certain his children knew the Bible.
The reason we have had at least 2 Presidents that are pro -choice, (I am being nice here to a few who never truly took a stand on the issue), is that Christianity is no longer appealing. Our Christian culture is being reflected in a bad way. We have churches who are afraid of the government. The Lutherans in 1776 were not afraid to speak their mind. The Quakers and American Baptists were not afraid to take a stand against slavery during the 19th century. Yet, in the 21st our pastors are terrified of losing their tax free status.
If American Christians stop being lukewarm the United States Government will turn around and reflect Christian principles.
Hopefully this explains my statement.