The Color of Skin or The Content of Character?

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelations 2:29 (King James Version)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelations 3:6 (King James Version)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:13 (King James Version)
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:22 (King James Version)
3-5You're going to find that there will be times when people will have no stomach for solid teaching, but will fill up on spiritual junk food—catchy opinions that tickle their fancy. They'll turn their backs on truth and chase mirages. But you—keep your eye on what you're doing; accept the hard times along with the good; keep the Message alive; do a thorough job as God's servant. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (The Message)

I pray that you all are well in the will of God on this beautiful morning. I won't take up too much of your time because I have a powerful lengthy article for you to read. Please stay prayed up, especially leading up to this election.

As we await our next leader for oval office, let us keep these things in mind.

1. Change will continue to come as Jesus' return draws nearer each day. Remember the change of prayer & the power of the wood (paddles) being removed from the schools and the change of parents not being able to properly discipline their children. We must make sure that we are sensitive to the Holy Spirit of God and not be swayed by color/racism. (1 Corinthians 3:18 & 1 John 1:8)

2. Change will effect those who are not heeding to the Word of God, and are putting all, most or some of their trust in either McCain or Obama. (Matthew 24:24-25)

3. Make no mistake about it, change will bring persecution of Christian to America like we've never seen before. Are you ready? Where do you stand in your faith in Christ? (Romans 8:38-39)

I pray that we all make to righteous decision this election through "HEAVENLY DIVINE" consultation and not on impulse/ feelings. I don't want to give this article away but let me share with you what a mighty man of God in my life shared with an email group that I have graciously been apart of.

"A strong, smart, and worthwhile writing, MBE. I've instructed TLCF that, whatever happens November 4th, our mission as joint-hears of Jesus Christ has not been changed, or even necessarily enhanced by the next person who occupies the oval office. Our challenge is to be who we always were, and embrace the responsibility given to us in this scripture:

1 Peter 2:13-17, Holy Bible, New Living Translation 13 Respecting People in Authority For the Lord's sake, respect all human authority—whether the king as head of state, 14 or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right. 15 It is God's will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you. 16 For you are free, yet you are God's slaves, so don't use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. 17 Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God, and respect the king.

MBE (and folks), our next "king" just might be Mr. Obama. Or, it might be Mr. McCain. In any case, are you readying yourselves to respect and pray for the "king?" In the voting booth, I will vote my conscience. My conscience doesn't necessarily line up with the wave of the masses (neither Barrack nor John have moved me), but I would never, ever betray conscious authority to go "surfing" with the crowd! After my wife & I step out of the voting booth (we're voting early), we will continue to prepare our hearts & minds with 1 Peter 2:13-17 and Romans 13.

And, no, MBE. Your title was not offensive to me, as I understood exactly the meaning of your assertion. In short, our God is not "dumber" than Obama, and only He is in control and, regardless of the outcome next Tuesday, the whole world will see Him show up in a splendid and definite way."

In His grip,
Pastor R.C. Hall
www.TrueLightSA.com

With that said, I pray that we allow God to use us in a humble way. And no matter who is our president, we are to respect people who are in authority. Being good citizens in America and this world for Christ, without compromising His Word for selfish gain. Enjoy this brother's article and please do not be biased because of his Pentecostal/COGIC background. This brother preaches Christ and Him crucified...that's good enough for me. Be blessed by this article and on this day and know that Jesus loves you and I love you all too.


To view the article Vote Black? by Elder G. Craige Lewis of EX Ministries go to http://gcraige.blogspot.com

True Repentance: My Personal Testimony

2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 3:2 (King James Version)

I pray that you all are well in the will of the Lord on this beautiful day He has created. Some have wondered how have I been or have I fallen away from the faith. No. I am fine…just busy supporting my family, dealing (dealt) with mental struggles in my walk with Christ and realizing that I have been bucking the authority of my shepherd and getting it right…that’s all!

To pick up on my journal, I cannot move on with any other topic until I fulfill the Lord’s will and repent before God for disobeying Him, against His Word and against the man of God that He has placed over me. This has been going on in the body of Christ for many years (including the biblical times) and only the true believers in Christ will make it right and stop the spiritual bleeding of disobeying God by bucking the authority of our shepherds. Now I am not talking about those from some of the the small & mega churches who are misleading their people and full of getting money & fame. I am talking about true pastors who cry at night because their people (flock) are digging themselves an early grave by not listening to the man of God, of whom God speaks through. This is going to be good, because true repentance is needed. (I had to clarifying the original journal concerning the mega churches and I am not stating that all mega churches mislead their people nor do I blame all mega churches and pastors of only wanting money and fame. Some small churches are included in this as well. Everyone should be comfortable now.)

I apologize to my shepherded and bishop, Dr. Billy Johns for all the eights years of this ministry I have not truly trusted his guidance nor his authority. There have been certain things in my walk with Christ that I have not agreed with, but truly having the life of the disciples revealed to me from God’s Word, open my eyes to where I was going in my walk with Christ. When the disciples doubted God, they suffered nervous breakdowns, became unsure of their own thoughts and purpose, rode on their own beliefs (which led nowhere) and lied when approached with challenges that tested their faith in Jesus. This has been my life for eight years…I would not agree with certain things that were said and I began to challenge God’s decision concerning my pastor, my bishop. Was I saying these things? No. But my actions stated differently. One of the many things God has shown me in this is when you do not heed the warnings of your shepherd and you go against the grain, it can cause some severe even deadly consequences…you’re not respecting God’s authority. This can’t be the case all the time can it? Well if someone lies every now and then aren’t they still a liar? If someone steals and kills every now and then aren’t they still a thief and murderer? Let’s move on.

I apologize to my wife, Mary McGarity, for all the troubled times I have given her during these seven and a half years of marriage. Have I beaten her, called her out of her name, committed adultery, etc.? No. But not being the true and consistent godly husband that God has called me to be...I have not. I have not been completely supportive of her talents and gifts and baby I am sorry. I love you with all of my heart and you are the apple of my eye, the peaches in my pie, the cookies in my crème and always the girl of my dreams. I thank God for you and thank you for putting up with me.

Am I downtrodden and depressed from all that I have gone through in this situation? No. I have not been haunted or tormented, neither by my passed nor from demons like some folks have suggested to me. I am free and I truly understand that things will never be the way we want it if it does not line up with God…we must truly seek what His will is for our lives. Speaking of that, I apologize to my elders in the body of Christ as well for not quickly adhering to your wise counsel and acting fast on this matter when God used you to warn me. I apologize and do know that this WILL NOT happen again, I love you all. Oh boy, do you know that when you say stuff like that Satan is going to test you? I say yes, I know that and I also say that I am a child of God…Satan can make things tough (with God’s permission) and man can only hurt my flesh…but God hurts all those plus the spirit & soul. This is true repentance.

28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Romans 1:28 (King James Version)

God placed it on my hearts to do this long time ago, but I refused by not doing it. I apologized personally to my shepherd, wife, elders and brothers & sisters in Christ. Taking to the public through email? What for God? For me…true deliverance from rebellion and to encourage some folk to do the same and be free. You see saints of God when I did not complete my required tasks from God; it delayed the blessings from my family, church family and those who I am supposed to impact as well. I could no longer grow in my marriage with my wife. I could no longer bring the Gospel of Christ through Bible studies, my journal through the site God has me building, etc., because of the packed that I made with God before excepting my calling. I will never forget that I requested to God to not allow me to preach, teach or get in front of people if I am not truly obeying His Word to the fullest…AND place unbearable guilt on my heart that will prevent me from doing so. Now understand that I am not talking about sitting down because you fall and repent. I have hurt many people since being saved and I apologize for my faults. I am talking about constantly and consistently living in the sin of rebellion and refusing to get out of it. Saints when you are the only one that see that you are right and everyone else is wrong, it’s time to sit your butt down. Hey I’m straight forward, yes, sit your butt down. This is true repentance for me.

I apologize to for those of you I have let down and disappointed. I will not call names because folk look to see if they got left out. My pastor’s name is the one that matters right now after God and my wife (kids too). Folks, the time is at hand where we either put up or shut up…our faith is being tested now that it ever has before. True repentance is needed in order for God to truly free us from this mess of the world.

I do not want to get into other topics that will ruin God’s work in this journal. I pray that my testimony of repentance is a blessing to all who reads it, and that they will be free of deception from themselves, Satan and others who influence them more than God does. Especially in the time we’re living in now…we do not have time to be stuck on ourselves and the minor problems that we go grow. Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand. Jesus shall return soon…the Sequel is near! Be blessed on this day and know that Jesus loves you and I love you all too. Until the Sequel of Jesus.