Supernatural Gatherings

HERE WE GO AGAIN with another crucial election where most Christians will continue to lead our nation into a downward spiral by choosing to vote by SIGHT rather than by FAITH. Rather than stepping out of the boat onto the water while holding onto a relevant chapter and verse, we stay comfortably seated on a cushion of human reasoning and logic. Does the Bible not say that it’s the will of the Lord that ultimately raises and lowers the Kings of this world? Are we not fooling ourselves to think that the solution in electing a true Godly leader will come from our own ability or ingenuity? The real opportunity is for those individuals who simply obey God’s word. Surely they will earn for themselves an eternal reward regardless of an election’s outcome. And who knows, they may just get a great leader in the here and now.

Nowhere in scripture has our Lord and commander given us clearer instructions for this very moment in time concerning the upcoming Presidential election than in the following scriptures.

“Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people ABLE MEN, such as FEAR GOD, MEN OF TRUTH, HATING COVETEOUSNESS…” (Exodus 18:21)

“Take you WISE MEN, and UNDERSTANDING, and KNOWN AMONG YOUR TRIBES, and I will make them rulers over you. “ (Deuteronomy 1:13)

Sadly, the mistake most Christians make today is by ignoring the specific scriptures above. Instead they will draw deep lines in the sand over particular shared VALUES and ISSUES versus making a candidate’s RELATIONSHIP with Christ the top priority. This often compromised requirement should be first, foremost and non-negotiable. Surely it would be the same model for choosing a wife, husband, business partner, church leader, and most importantly how God Himself will chose one day whether you and I are allowed to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

The confusion comes from well-meaning theologians who wrongfully justify this elevation of values over relationship based on the “no religious test for office” clause in the constitution. However, this man-made document’s main purpose is to restrain the actions of the gov’t not the people. It’s because of this very clause that protects our God given individual right to have a religious test. WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT, EVERYONE HAS A RELIGIOUS TEST!!! WE ALL CHOOSE TO WORSHIP SOMEONE OR SOMETHING, WHICH DICTATES OUR VOTING RATIONALE!!!

Back to looking at the verses above, these are just a few of the many reasons I place the Honorable Statesman Dr. Ron Paul as my choice for President of the United States.

1.As a real constitutional scholar and avid student of our founder’s vision of a very, very, very limited federal gov’t, he would be quite “ABLE” to keep his oath of office. As someone who takes his oaths very seriously, he would no doubt give his all in actually upholding the constitution in its original intent. Based on his years of public service, he has shown nothing but respect and unwavering loyalty to this providential document

Recent Constitutional Report Cards on the Presidential Debates; http://www.visionforumministries.org/issues/news_and_reports/a_constitutional_report_card_f_4.aspx

As the only Austrian economist that demands strict gov’t accountability thru sound money and non-manipulative open door policies he’s clearly the only one “ABLE” to really change this economic crisis we’re in. Unlike our current Keynesian policies, individuals are responsible for their life choices with any additional support coming from their church, not the government. By exiting our offensive empire building wars, the wicked United Nations & the International Monetary Fund, and giving unlimited foreign aid to not only Israel but 5X that amount to her enemies, we just might avoid bankruptcy. Besides, unjust warfare is in no way PRO-LIFE. Do the words “Love your enemies” mean anything or is this more about maintaining our military’s gross budget that equals almost half of the world’s total war spending? Clearly, our motives are being driven by a spirit of PRIDE and FEAR not HUMILITY and PEACE. “PRIDE goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

2. As a seasoned congressional leader who’s notably known as “Dr. No” for his willingness to stand alone based on his personal convictions, He’s shown time and time again to be a man that “FEARS GOD” more so than mortal men of his own party or constituency. Also, by looking at Dr. Paul’s personal level of genuine humility, it sure appears that he has a much higher opinion of his maker than himself. I just can’t say that about the others.

Dr. Paul has proven over the years to be a solid “MAN OF TRUTH”. His life’s record of honesty to his wife, children, patients, and the many other people he has served is widely respected and without comparison to his peers. When discussing the many complex issues facing our country, he’s never shy in “telling it like it is” regardless of who it might please or offend. He’s currently the only one honest enough to present an actual budget outlining a vision to balance our budget with real defined cuts. As a true born again follower of “The Truth” Jesus Christ, he refuses to go around proudly proclaiming his own righteousness in order to gain political favor. Unlike the many politicians of our day who conveniently give deceptive, insincere, and pompous speeches filled with self-righteous God-talk designed to fool gullible Christians. Verifiable actions need to precede newfound words.

Dr. Paul’s statement of faith; http://www.ronpaul2012.com/the-issues/statement-of-faith/

Furthermore, real Christians need to ask “Is my candidate a true born again Christian?” Does a Mormon or “works based” Roman Catholic really qualify as a man of truth??? Does he really have an evident relationship with Christ!!! How in the world will a Christian stand one day before the Lord and give account for voting for someone like Newt who shows zero evidence of having really been saved? Where’s the fruit of the spirit in his life?

4. If there was ever an ISSUE that needs further exploration and expansion by the Christian community this is it! “HATING COVETEOUSNESS”. Here Dr. Paul has teed off like no other modern day Christian Statesman by countless stands against one political group taking from another. He’s clearly against Obama’s Social Welfare in taxing the rich to give to the poor. And on the flip side, he’s against Republican Corporate Welfare that takes from the poor tax payers and bails out wall-street bankers. He has been a giant congressional watchdog in advocating contentment across the board both nationally and internationally.

In probably the most important fiscal issue of our time, no other public servant has spent more time and had more courage to speak openly against the hidden transferring of corporate wealth by the FEDERAL RESERVE than Dr. Paul. In due time, this achievement alone will cement his legacy as a true national patriot…that is if our country survives our current crisis.

5. MEN (Male). Like all other ordained institutions including the family and Church, God’s highest standard for the civil realm is clearly for men to take the leadership role. God made male and female to complement each other rather than to compete. One’s not better than the other one. It’s just that they have different roles to play in this spiritual battle, like the Army and the Navy. So if you’re really PRO-LIFE, put down your marching signs for a little bit and start encouraging and honoring young women who choose the beauty of motherhood over the enticements of being in the public square’s lime light. Furthermore, you would also encourage and honor the older women who opt to spend their limited time on teaching the younger women how to love their husbands and children.

In researching and thoroughly looking over Dr. Ron Paul’s life-long commitments to his faith, family, patients and 30 year record of humble Christian civil service, it appears that no one comes closer to matching up to these 5 specific gold standards from Exodus 18:21.

I also believe and stand hopeful that his vision to truly limit gov’t back to our founder’s vision will indirectly support the Church in growing to new heights and help usher in another great national revival.

However, if you are like some that just can’t get past elevating some secondary “issue”. I would STRONGLY recommend what Dr. Paul said at a recent debate. He was asked “what one book would you recommend for every citizen to read?” he responded aside from religion and more specifically dealing with civil gov’t and politics, he said “The Law” written by Frederick Bastiat in 1850 during the years leading up to the French revolution. It’s a classic book on the ideas of preserving individual liberty and freedom by restraining governmental socialism. It goes back to the “old path” and thoughts of our founding fathers and their contagious vision for America. He is absolutely right in promoting this book that clarifies a lot of civil issues like the prohibition of alcohol and drugs. So many issues originate from the heart and can only be effectively dealt with by the winsomeness of the Church, not the inadequate mandates of the State.

After reading it, I thought “Why in the world would the church want to get side tract from the higher spiritual realm by stooping down to the civil realm? It’s flat out wrong to use civil “force” to try to take away man’s free will to sin unto him-self only… something God Almighty himself does not do?” Civil force can only protect you from others, NEVER EVER YOURSELF! Otherwise, your personal ownership and thus responsibility lie in the hands of an elite government bureaucrat. If someone commits a crime against others, they should be quickly locked up. But to have half of our prison population doing time for just “substance abuse” is morally wrong. They need to be in faith-based treatment centers, not learning more life lessons from a violent offender cell mate. However, most pastors can’t get near the subject of “substance abuse” considering they are among the worst offenders come “fellowship time”. Have we not been told in scripture that the very enemies of the cross of Christ are those whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame? Gluttony is one of our nation’s biggest physical and spiritual security threats that we face today. Who’s to blame? Well, we could start with us Baptists who rank number one among all denominations of believers in obesity, according to recent studies.

Bottom line, the failed drug war is sadly an indictment against today’s church for not preaching, teaching, modeling, and expecting higher body stewardship from their flocks, not a lack of civil enforcement or legislative decrees.

The key for sincere Christian leaders in the Church or Civil gov’t is found in what Dr. Paul often implies, “By setting a high personal example, others will see the advantages and opportunities which will encourage them to choose for their selves to follow after”. That’s exactly what Christ did on the cross, what he continues to do today, and certainly what he will do for all eternity!

“If MY PEOPLE, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

II Chronicles 7:14

u r doing great things and r great comfort, u r a great servant to god and his people, truly appreciate your obedience, god bless u and mrs. r. and all the saints. u have kept me well informed and after my hubby passed, i must admit it has been a real challenge 4 me to read news, but the news u pass on is important, thanks again.when we all pray, things change. thank jesus for teaching us how to pray.your friend n christ

Dear Dr. Robison,

I am saddened to see you aligning yourself with Word of Faith preachers, Catholics, and prosperity teachers. I was saved at one of your revivals in 1970 in Garland, Texas when I was nine-years old and have always admired you as a man of God.

I’m sure there will be many readers who will comment here and vociferously disagree with me, but some of these people listed here have proven themselves anything but true Christian believers. Ecumenical gatherings do not accomplish anything in the spiritual realm either.

And has Rick Perry proven himself to be a believer? We do not need Christians in Name Only trying to spread the Good Word. Seems that this group has not been divinely ordained, but ordained by men. As such, it is bound to fail.

I am sure you consider what you are doing to be of God, but is it truly? Have you sought Him in prayer and asked about this undertaking? If you have not, I urge you to do so and wait for His reply. It must be His will to succeed and as it stands now, I don’t believe it is.

In Christ,
kchase

The necessary great awakening our country needs will only proceed after the persecution of Christians. Try to name a Bible preacher that wasn’t thrown in jail at least once! I agree that it is imperative that those chosen to lead have enough wisdom to understand the importance of sitting in the counsel of the godly, not the ungodly and that it is absolutely essential for believers to be involved in making wise decisions concerning our leadership and those we send to Washington when we “VOTE” to represent we the people. I will pray for all seventy-two leaders that joined together. But what has happened to the current generation of preachers? How is it that there is such a dearth of leadership from America’s pulpits? Where is the loud, clarion call for truth? Where are the preachers who are willing “to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down”? Where are the courageous, fearless, undaunted men who would rather die than compromise? The pastor’s job description cannot be written by a church committee, denominational council, the Chamber of Commerce, or the U.S. Congress. His job description has already been written. It is contained within the pages of Holy Scripture. Upon close examination, one can clearly see that one of the most important of all the preacher’s duties is that duty which God gave to Isaiah: “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression.” (Isa. 58:1) Furthermore, Isaiah was not the only under-shepherd to receive such a charge. God told Jeremiah, “See, I have this day set thee over the nations, and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build and to plant.” (Jer. 1:10) Remember, too, that John the Baptist went to prison and eventually lost his head, not for preaching the Gospel, but for boldly denouncing Herod’s adulterous relationship with his brother’s wife. Furthermore, the boldness of men such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and John the Baptist has been the pattern of genuine preachers throughout history. Make no mistake about it, the actions and inactions of “big-name” pastors are meticulously calculated. They have been well-schooled in the art of what is socially and politically acceptable and what is not. And they are rewarded, are they not, with bigger and bigger congregations and greater and greater notoriety? So, where is the incentive for the “little” preacher to speak out? I would further argue that when truth is unfashionable, the true prophet can be counted on to preach it with even more conviction and clarity! In addition, has it ever been popular to be God’s man? Did not the prophets and preachers in Bible days sometimes pay a horrific price to be faithful? In fact, try to name a Bible preacher that wasn’t thrown in jail at least once! I submit that it has never been easy or popular to be a man of God, but what I want to know is, when did men of God decide that it should be? I truly believe that if enough preachers would decide to be the courageous proponents of truth, as were our ancestors, and would determine to preach the truth without fear or favor regarding any person or political party, they could turn our ship of state around post-haste! I further believe that if they don’t do it soon, it will be (if it’s not already) too late. Furthermore, if and when the funeral wreath is hung on the door of America, historians will correctly record that it was our pastors who let her die. Solve the pastor problem and America’s basic problem is solved! Or will the pastors just continue to teach the Church to just keep on singing louder and louder?

I agree!
Is there anyway to contact this person. This same subject heavly burdens my heart also. An apparent stupor that hoovers over the church. Is this the means by which “the elect” are to be deceived? I’m sorry but I dont see much contrast between the world and the church. I pray, “God wake me up” and my community. Holy Spirit bring a true revival here, where lives are so transformed that it affects fathers, mothers, children, relatives and entire communities.

Thanks James for an excellent message on spiritual unity, and for a list of Church leaders who attended one or both of Leadership summits. I know a number of them by name. I will begin praying for these Church leaders including yourself to find common ground to reach an agreed spiritual strategy and implementation of it to influence your nation to come back to God.

L.Agius (Sydney, Australia)

DEAR JAMES AND BETTY ,
I APPLAUD YOUR EFFORTS TO BRING TOGETHER LEADERS FROM DIFFERENT DENOMINATIONS;WHETHER THEY BE CHRISTIAN AUTHORS, MINISTERS,RABBIS,PRIESTS, CONFERENCE SPEAKERS,MISSIONARIES OR GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES,ACTIVE OR RETIRED.THIS AMALGAMATION OF ‘SHEPHERDS OF THE NATION’ WAS CRITICAL FOR THE BEGINNINGS OF ‘FULL UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST.THE LORD SEES ALL THE DIFFERENT DENOMINATIONS BUT DOES NOT CARE . THE LORD ‘S CONCERN IS EACH AND EVERY PERSON’S HEART! WE NEED TO ASK GOD FOR FORGIVENESS ON BEHALF OF ALL THE WAYWARD IMPURITY THAT HAS COME INTO THIS GREAT COUNTRY AND, THAT HE ALONE WOULD USE US TO BRING ABOUT THE NECESSARY CHANGES TO AMEND A COUNTRY THAT THE MEDIA ARE SAYING IS “IN THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH INNING AND, IT IS INEVITABLE THAT THE USA WILL LOSE ALL DIGNITY IN THE WORLD MARKET “. THESE PEOPLE WHO STATE THESE THINGS ARE JUST NAYSAYERS AND, WE NEED TO FOCUS ON FASTING AND PRAYING TO OUR LORD FOR DELIVERANCE FROM THE EVILS THAT HAVE ‘ CREPT IN’ TO OUR WAY OF LIFE . THANK YOU JAMES FOR ” CARRYING THE TORCH ” TO RELEASE GROUNDED COMMON SENSE BACK INTO ALL AMERICANS WHO WILL PURSUE THE LIBERTIES OUR FOREFATHERS FOUGHT SO DILIGENTLY FOR . MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN HIS SHALOM PEACE . LARRY LEWIS

Your attempts to create a theocracy in the US will fail. Elected officials who create laws based on their
faith are attacking the freedom of those who think differently. The separation of church and state is
for a REASON! It is because of all the current and past problems caused when you mix religion and government.

Read some history. (Catholic Church, Taliban, etc.)

Separation of Church and State was originally a quote from a letter that Thomas Jefferson wrote to Congress in his hopes to keep Government from controlling the Church. This was turned around in the late 50′s as a means to try and push prayer out of Public Schooling. These days, it is now used very blatantly to make laws to control the church. This was not the idea behind Thomas Jefferson’s original letter. He still wanted religion in the Government, but did not want the Government to control the church.

I am a Christian who lives in a southern state other than Texas. This so called “spiritual” gathering is a sham because it is just an opportunity for power-seeking preachers to abandon Jesus Christ and drink deeply from the well of this world by engaging in partisan politics and rubbing elbows with the powerful in hopes that a little of their glory will rub off on you. Everyone of you are worthy of the Lord’s tirade in Matthew 23. I never thought that I would ever see the day when the love of the Lord is maligned in the pages of books on the shelves of Christian bookstores—even made fun of and denigrated as unworkable and too soft-hearted—yet I have seen it. I doubted that I would ever see the day that the poor, sick, hungry, lonely, and forgotten people of this land would be abandoned in the name of the Almighty Dollar–and then see the church, spurred by people like you, line up to bless it as if Matthew 25:33 were never written.

And let’s get down to the basics you latter day pharisees. You could have skipped most of that article and just put down what was really on your minds. Most of you knew what you really wanted to say, but knew that it would be bad public relations to articulate it, so I will articulate it for you:

“Let’s get together and figure out a way to get that d***** n***** [profanity and offensive terms removed by moderator] out of The White House”

I leave you with the same question that Jesus posed directly to your ancient counterparts:

“You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell? (Matthew 23:33).

Eli is a comin’ boys, and his heart is broken—because of you.

It’s sad to see racism wrapped in bible verses. Obama promotes so many ungodly things, including abortion, homosexuality, partisan favoritism, envy, division and government dependency, yet many defend him solely because he is half black. It is not about race!

In Christ, there is no racial divide. Condemning people to hell for standing up to the anti-Christian values promoted by this administration and calling them racists is a sick expression of hatred.

If you have followed Rev. Robison’s ministry, you would know that he has done more to help the poor, hungry, thirsty and homeless than most people — especially in Africa. You may disagree with his political solutions, but you cannot tarnish him with your lies.