And I am not afraid to admit it, either.  Yesterday was 9-09-09 and there was a lot of talk by so-called Christians about the number of the anti-Christ and last day’s prophecy.  I flew home from Hawaii on 6-06-06 and I heard the same hooplah then.  Plus, lately there have been very loud and obnoxious “Christians” making accusations  against and hoping for disaster to come upon leaders in this country with whom they disagree and for whom they did not vote.  All politics aside, for just a moment, even if you think that the President is not doing a good job- do you honestly think that our Lord Jesus Christ would behave towards His enemy in such a fashion?

I am ashamed that part of the family of God- that fellow Christians would spend so much of their time involved in throwing insults and making dire predictions rather than getting down on their knees and praying for the leaders and their policies.

Brothers and Sisters- spend some time in the scriptures.  Read the book of Revelation and see Jesus Christ in all His Glory.  Listen to His messages to the churches and hear His warnings.  Quit worrying about identifying the anti-Christ and start living lives that point the world to the Living Son of God.

Go back to the gospels and read the good news that Jesus preached.  Look closely at the beatitudes and see if they fit into your world view.  Practice the message of the sermon on the mount.   And most of all, believe that God is in control and that He is sufficient for all of our needs. 

You don’t have to agree with my political views- you don’t even need to know what I think about politics.  I just want to encourage you to speak the truth with love.  This is America and we do have freedom to speak our minds- just please- leave God out when you share your opinion in a less than loving manner.

My intention is not to preach or offend, just to offer an alternative to believers and an opportunity for those who don’t agree with the Christian  Right in their aggressive stance to be heard as well.