Yesterday, I had a great conversation with a pastor in the Rio Grande Valley. He's interested in having a Goal is to Win seminar down there and he discussed his time in politics. He mentioned how critical it is for Christians to be engaged and how elections could be easily won if believers went to the polls.
Yes. Many people see that truth and know it's possible. I love his courage and leadership.
Then we talked about the seminar. I mentioned that I speak of the power of our mouth - if only we use it. I told him that I've seen many people in politics strengthen their relationship with Christ through their political ties.
The Great Commission is that we go out and make disciples of all nations. That means leaving the house and using our mouth. It means actually talking to people. Our introduction into the lives of others can affect them and influence them. Politics is repetitive - you'll see people multiple times. It's very common among the conservative grassroots to have spiritual conversations. We open meetings with prayer. Politics is a Godly business.
Paul never cared what it took to open up conversations and find entry for discussions of the Lord. He traveled all over the place. He said what God put into his mouth to speak. Sometimes it is surprising what comes of our interactions with others. It can change us. It can change them. I often tell candidates that God will use the campaign to change them, to be open to how God uses it for His purposes.
I got into politics because I wanted my children to inherit an America better than what I myself received. Through the last twenty years, it's been difficult to see how that's possible, but if you can see it, it's obvious that President Trump got into his second term through God's intervention and protection. We live in a time of mercy. It's our opportunity to turn to God and speak what He puts into our mouth.
We can reach so many. Politics can be the entry. Not only can we save America, but we can save lives and bring many into a fuller walk with the Lord.
It all starts with getting out among people and just using that big, beautiful mouth on our face. Talk is cheap - so we should do a lot of it. It doesn't cost a dime.
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Well said! 128522
Totally agree!
As always, very good my friend! Thank you
The devil knows this truth you speak of better than we do.
I've spoken with folks this past election cycle, asking if they are involved with getting the message out, of the importance of believers voting. The response shocked me. "No, I'm trusting in the Lord and His will." What? What?
I too am trusting in His perfect will. Who isn't that's a born again believer? James, the brother of Christ, touched on this subject with a straight forward, in your face, approach. " James 2:18 Show me your faith, I'll show you my faith by my works." Prior to that he speaks of being a "doer of the word". "James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." This word "deceiving", is powerful. It implies you are not willing to seek truth in the role of Gods command we Christians are to take.
Many have bought into this rediculas notion of "separation of Church and State." No such thing exist except in the minds of those who want God out of our government. Our lack of involvement gives them exactly what they want. Some assume Jesus was not politically involved. Who did He have a large percentage of His conversations with? Political leaders. Rulers of government. Don't forget about Simon the Zealot. What was he zealous about? Politics. Oh by the way, Jesus chose him as a disciple.
What a bonus, Randy. Great stuff!
This Opinion and Mr. Reeves comments sent Holy Spirit bumps up my neck. There's no such thing as coincidence for those in Christ. I have a summarized version of near exactly your words to often to recount, and have done so twice already today. We must listen when He says "leave the house and use your mouth" as He said to everyone from the beginning of the Book to the last page. Jonah's whole "adventure" is but one of the most poignant for me, personally, and often shared. Enough is the thought of having to not only carry God's Word to a bunch of people I very strongly detest but end up doing so covered with 3 days worth of whale slime. Thanks for this one, Brett. Keep Looking Up Jesus Is Coming Soon
Outstanding! The Church has bought the lie of Separation of Church and State, which is not in the Constitution! The Church has been led to believe that it has nothing to say about the way we should live as a people. This is a Satanic lie designed to keep the Church from storming the gates of Hell in this spiritual war. The weapons we have to fight with are our words, our mouths, as you say. We go right to the front lines of the battle when we speak truth and thereby destroy arguments and strongholds of the Enemy. Spiritual warfare starts with prayer but to most Christians, it ends there, too. No. We don't hide in our prayer closets thinking we are doing all we can ...all that God expects us to do. Are some called to pray only? Yes, but the rest of us should get out there and engage people with the truth of God's word.