A MESSAGE FOR CHRISTIANS

Chris Horton is wondering when Christians are going to take a stand that the Bible is God's Word, the truth in it is truth, and that Jesus is THE way. If that makes us intolerant so be it! While it may be true that we are NOT a Christian Nation, we should be.

This was my post on Facebook yesterday. I was out of the office but will use this blog to clarify my point. Feel free to comment.

First let me begin by giving you two presuppositions that guide my viewpoint: #1 The Bible is God's Word and #2 Jesus is THE ONLY way to heaven, and therefore anyone who accepts Him as Lord and Savior is what I consider a "Christian".

First, while it is of concern to me that false religions run other countries, it is irrelevant to this discussion. Second, for the purpose of this discussion, I am not concerned with politicians who have not accepted Christ. I expect lost people to act, think, and even govern in a way that is different from Christians. To put it another way, and thus make my point, I expect Christian leaders to govern and make decisions differently than non-Christian ones, and sadly many are not doing so.

We need politicians, including President Obama, who is a Christian, to make decisions based on what the Bible says... not his opinion, not focus groups, not political advisers...but the Holy Writ of God!

For the lost to make decisions and govern contrary to the Word of God is expected. For Christian leaders to do the same is inexcusable.

But there is hope. "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land" (2 Chronicles 7:14). Verse 19-20 continues, "However, if you turn away and abandon My statutes and My commands that I have set before you and if you go and serve other gods and worship them, then I will uproot Israel from the soil that I gave them, and this temple that I have sanctified for My name I will banish from My presence; I will make it and object of scorn and ridicule among all the peoples."

Friends, we have put our trust in horses and chariots (military might) and been attacked with our own planes. We have trusted in our wealth and are currently reaping the consequences of that.

It is time that the people of God speak and live as the people of God are called to live, making no apology for our belief in Jesus Christ and in the Word of God, allowing the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit to guide our thoughts and our actions. It is time that we return to Him so that He will return to us as a nation. I pray that that starts with you and I, and includes our President and government leaders. Then we will truly be "ONE NATION UNDER GOD."