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Hunting Creek Baptist |
Big Island, VA |
Preach for Revival |
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Hunting Creek Baptist |
Big Island, VA |
Preach for Revival |
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Hunting Creek Baptist |
Big Island, VA |
Preach for Revival |
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Harvest Baptist |
Roanoke, VA |
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Harvest Baptist |
Roanoke, VA |
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Roanoke, VA |
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Harvest Baptist |
Roanoke, VA |
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Bethesda Ruritan Club |
Durham, NC |
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Christ's Church |
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What DO you believe in?
As we get closer to November's upcoming election, it seems the rhetorical question I hear THE most about, no matter which candidate is speaking, is probably one of THE most simple..... "what do YOU believe in?" I admit I'm NOT very political, and have never considered myself to be "affiliated" with any party, but I have always excercised my legal right to vote, and I believe everyone who claims to be an American citizen should do the same, or forever hold their peace? I've spent the last several weeks examining some of the hopefuls web sites, trying to gain knowledge into who and what the candidates stand for, and I've found out a few things on my own very quickly.
First, I learned reading a candidate's web site is alot like listening to a candidate's speeches; meaning it's sometimes hard for me to even understand the issues, much less what they believe in? Second, I found out television, the newspapers; even the good old world wide web are sometimes not the answer either? I hate to be the first to suggest this, but don't believe everything you read.... Because we ARE entering into THE act of the political theatre that tends to get a bit vicious along about now, you may want to research what you read and hear, because truly if ALL the bad we hear and read the next few months about those seeking office WERE true, I don't guess anyone would vote for anybody?
So what's the answer? How can we be sure when we vote, that we vote for the candidate who best expresses OUR hearts on all issues? Maybe the solution is to ask yourself this question first? What DO I believe in? Such a simple question, and yet so many repercussions to the answer. Jesus asked the disciples a similar question in Matthew 16, when He asked them "whom do men say that I am?" Just like we would, they all had similar answers, but none were the same. Kinda sounds like an election doesn't it? No one responds the same, but they all thought in their hearts they were ALL right? I think this was a defining moment in the lives of the called, much the same as its been for others down through the years. Jesus knew their minds, but the time had come He had to know their hearts, and there in Verse 16 He turns the question into a personal commitment when He asks "but whom say ye that I am?" Maybe Aaron Tippin said it best when he wrote that song, "You GOT to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything?" I think that's what Jesus was saying to the disciples, paraphrasing.... I don't really care who THEY say I am, but I really need to know, who do YOU say that I am? As the election looms closer, maybe that's THE answer to voting your heart? Ask yourself as you research the issues... maybe the answer is not so much what THEY believe in, but what DO I believe in???
Recently I was part of a funeral for a very special young lady. She had been so many things to so many people, that her memorial service was a touching yet sad tribute to her short but meaningful life. I remember feeling sad as we left the church, and as we headed to the graveside, I'm ashamed to say I felt empty inside for the hurt of those around, including myself. As most graveside services usually are, this one was very short and over in just a few moments, but what happened next will always stand out in my mind as a moment when Jesus looked down and asked the adults there that day.....but who do YOU say that I am? And the kids answered. Jesus said Himself, "in My Father's house are many mansions", and I go to prepare a place for YOU"... but that day standing around an earthen tomb that had now been abandoned for a NEW body, all we did was cry, but the kids had a grasp on the whole situation, and gave us all a theology lesson I hope I'll never forget. As I talked to several in the crowd, I heard a singing begin to faintly echo through the crowd....some glad morning, when this life is ore...I'll fly away... I thought who in the world is singing at a time like THIS? It got louder....to a home where joys shall never end...I'll fly away.... It was then I caught a glimpse of the children, writing their angelic see-you-laters on white helium balloons, addressed to a place they all obviously KNEW the address, but quite possibly some of us adults had forgotten. As everyone sang, just a few more weary days and then....I'll fly away.... the balloons were released to their heavenly destination. It was then I knew we had missed an important part of this young ladies life? You see, even in her death, there she was just as big as life making yet another statement.... And that statement was, let ME tell you WHAT I believe!
Maybe we all need to think about that a little more?
What DO you believe in?
rcd
First, I learned reading a candidate's web site is alot like listening to a candidate's speeches; meaning it's sometimes hard for me to even understand the issues, much less what they believe in? Second, I found out television, the newspapers; even the good old world wide web are sometimes not the answer either? I hate to be the first to suggest this, but don't believe everything you read.... Because we ARE entering into THE act of the political theatre that tends to get a bit vicious along about now, you may want to research what you read and hear, because truly if ALL the bad we hear and read the next few months about those seeking office WERE true, I don't guess anyone would vote for anybody?
So what's the answer? How can we be sure when we vote, that we vote for the candidate who best expresses OUR hearts on all issues? Maybe the solution is to ask yourself this question first? What DO I believe in? Such a simple question, and yet so many repercussions to the answer. Jesus asked the disciples a similar question in Matthew 16, when He asked them "whom do men say that I am?" Just like we would, they all had similar answers, but none were the same. Kinda sounds like an election doesn't it? No one responds the same, but they all thought in their hearts they were ALL right? I think this was a defining moment in the lives of the called, much the same as its been for others down through the years. Jesus knew their minds, but the time had come He had to know their hearts, and there in Verse 16 He turns the question into a personal commitment when He asks "but whom say ye that I am?" Maybe Aaron Tippin said it best when he wrote that song, "You GOT to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything?" I think that's what Jesus was saying to the disciples, paraphrasing.... I don't really care who THEY say I am, but I really need to know, who do YOU say that I am? As the election looms closer, maybe that's THE answer to voting your heart? Ask yourself as you research the issues... maybe the answer is not so much what THEY believe in, but what DO I believe in???
Recently I was part of a funeral for a very special young lady. She had been so many things to so many people, that her memorial service was a touching yet sad tribute to her short but meaningful life. I remember feeling sad as we left the church, and as we headed to the graveside, I'm ashamed to say I felt empty inside for the hurt of those around, including myself. As most graveside services usually are, this one was very short and over in just a few moments, but what happened next will always stand out in my mind as a moment when Jesus looked down and asked the adults there that day.....but who do YOU say that I am? And the kids answered. Jesus said Himself, "in My Father's house are many mansions", and I go to prepare a place for YOU"... but that day standing around an earthen tomb that had now been abandoned for a NEW body, all we did was cry, but the kids had a grasp on the whole situation, and gave us all a theology lesson I hope I'll never forget. As I talked to several in the crowd, I heard a singing begin to faintly echo through the crowd....some glad morning, when this life is ore...I'll fly away... I thought who in the world is singing at a time like THIS? It got louder....to a home where joys shall never end...I'll fly away.... It was then I caught a glimpse of the children, writing their angelic see-
Maybe we all need to think about that a little more?
What DO you believe in?
rcd