Passion for freedom...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 My Father has a passion for freedom. My earthly father has a passion for freedom. I have a passion for freedom.
Consider this: Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. This simple statement tells me everything I need to know about the Holy Spirit: He's passionate about freedom. His nature is to set people free, to set nations free, and to set the entire world free.
He's also passionate about destroying anything that puts people in bondage. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil and He instructed us to do the same. His passion is the same passion that works in those who are led of the Spirit. When a Spirit-led person gets a whif of bondage, lies or deceit, passion rises up to destroy that bondage so the person/nation may be free. It's not possible to be Spirit-led and not be passionate about freedom.
What is possible is the fear of confrontation. This is a human response; this type of fear is not from God. Let me give you an amazing example.
The greatest political platform available to speak for freedom is the presidency of the United States. A few days ago the election of the president of Iran was held and it couldn't have been more obvious that the election was rigged. Did President Obama stand up with the passion of the Spirit of God and encourage the people of Iran to stand for freedom? No, he did not. I understand the political implications but he said we shouldn't "meddle".
When I read his statement I almost exploded. His unbridled hypocrisy defies logic, reason, and all common sense. He must think we are absolutely the dumbest people on earth.
Consider the following statement by President Obama:
"It is not productive, given the history of US-Iranian relations to be seen as meddling - the US president, meddling in Iranian elections," Mr Obama said.
He expects us to believe that he hasn't been meddling in Iranian political affairs. But, beyond that, if only our president had as much concern for the affairs of Israel! If anyone has meddled (more accurately, strongarmed, even blackmailed) in the affairs of Israel it's President Barack Obama.
Here's another comment from our president:
"It's important to understand that, although there is amazing ferment taking place in Iran, the difference between Ahmadinejad and Mousavi in terms of their actual policies may not be as great as has been advertised.
"Either way, we were going to be dealing with an Iranian regime that has historically been hostile to the United States, that has caused some problems in the neighbourhood and has been pursuing nuclear weapons," he told CNBC television.
Apparently Obama thinks that an honest election isn't important if the policies of the two candidates are similar. I wonder if he would have felt this way if he had lost to McCain since many people thought their policies where pretty much the same. It's laughable. It's outrageous.
President Obama says he's a Christian. He travels the world apologizing for America and stating with confidence that we are no longer a Christian nation. While trumpeting the virtues of Islam in Cairo he says nothing about how America has fought for freedom for Muslims around the globe. He speaks of Islam as though it offers peace and freedom. Can any reasonable person come to this conclusion? Ask any woman under it's cloak, yet don't expect an honest answer for fear it will cost them the flesh on their back or the loss of their head.
Freedom cannot be redefined and neither can courage. Do not be decieved by this man. The more he speaks the more he betrays who he really is and the spirit that guides him.
Reader Comments (1)
What about Titus 3:1-2, Romans 13:1-9, and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. The answer is to pray for him, not to speak against him and slander him.
John
John,
Thank you for your comments. The scriptures you quoted exhort us to obey our leaders, not to slander them, be examples of God's love, and to pray for them. I completely agree. Of course, this doesn't mean that we must agree with them, their policy proposals, or that we must obey laws that are contrary to God's Word. If we disagree we have the moral obligation and legal right to oppose them.
The United States was formed by men who disagreed with their ruler and his laws even to the point of war. I am by no means suggesting a war with weapons but they fought and died to preserve the inalienable right to freedom in general, and also freedom of speech. Their blood paid for my legal right to state my opinions without fear of retribution.
I obey the laws and pay my taxes. I pray for our president, his cabinet, state governors, city mayors, etc, every single day and in virtually every church service we hold. I have never advocated anything but truthful speech, peaceful assembly and prayer.
In America we have the freedom to disagree with our leaders and voice our disagreements through multiple forums. This blog is one way that I do that. I am not encouraging anyone to disobey the laws of the land or to evade paying taxes. I am speaking out clearly about policy and I strongly disagree with the direction the president is taking this country. He is an elected man, not a self-anointed king, and all Americans have the duty to peaceably agree or disagree.
Concerning slander: Slander is an untruthful oral (spoken) statement about a person that harms the person's reputation or standing in the community. Libel is an untruthful statement about a person, published in writing or through broadcast media, that injures the person's reputation or standing in the community.
I write my opinions and I believe they are truthful. If anyone can show evidence that anything I've written is untruthful I will immediately remove it and make a public apology.
Take care, brother in Christ,
Pastor Chris