Is Barack Obama the Messiah or Satan?
Sep 02Tue,2008 / Category: Personal /
As you know we are heavy into the heart of the political season. The gamesmanship has already begun. People from the right and the left have bunkered down for what appears to be one of the most ferice and explosive Presidential race in history. As a Christian and a parent who cares deeply about the future of our country I will watch with great attention hoping to be able to gather a few strands of truth amongst the myriad of lies and spin. My prayer is that God will speak to my heart about who He would have me to support and that I wouldn’t be too influenced by individuals who have biases and ulterior motives for who they endorse. I must admit it is becoming more and more difficult to find news that is fair and honest about either Obama or McCain. Don’t get me wrong we all have our own convictions and connections to one or the other Presidential candidate, myself included, but I feel that it is wrong and out of line when anyone deifies or demonizes the other party. This probably won’t sit well with some but the fact is over the last few months I have heard both Christian and Non-Christian, conservative and liberal, Democrat and Republican broadcasters alike say some of the most extreme, unfounded and inflammatory comments I’ve ever heard. Now it is not my job to critique non-Christians, but as a Pastor, I don’t think that it is responsible for anyone to imply that either McCain or Obama is the Messiah or Satan. The fact of the matter is that both individuals are mere men, who I believe, have sincere desires to see our nation do well albeit with completely different views on the direction our country needs to go in the future. I strongly agree with both men on certain issues and I strongly disagree with both men on certain issues. I don’t believe that you somehow have violated your faith by voting for either nominee as long as you have earnestly attempted to allow your convictions to govern your decision. The fact of the matter is that as Christians we are instructed in scripture to trust in the sovereignty of God concerning the selection of our leaders (Romans 13:1-3). This means God will appoint whomever he chooses, this doesn’t mean we shouldn’t champion those causes that we feel are critical to the health of our families and communities, it simply means that we should not be so presumptuous that we proclaim whom God has anointed and whom he has condemned. The greatest question that I believe you and I need to wrestle with is, no matter what the result of the November 4th election is, what will we as Christians do on November 5th. If your candidate is elected I hope you don’t sit back and think the the Messiah is in office and he’ll take us to the promised land. And if the candidate you oppose is elected I hope you don’t withhold your prayers while showering him with criticism proclaiming him to be the anti-Christ. This is the type of foolish pettiness that limits progress and distracts believers from our primary calling as it pertains to our governmental leaders and that is to be there intercessors (1 Timothy 2:1,2). I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic or on the campaigns at large. God Bless!
7 Comments :Deanne This year it has become increasingly clear that the “game” politics has become more sad and sick than ever. Honestly I am not supporting either candidate and don’t feel that anyone should feel compelled to because I cannot vote for anyone who I know is telling me lies just because i feel I have to. I’ll vote on initiatives or proposals that effect my community and that is about it. Neither presidential candidate has demonstrated anything that suggests that he will presde over this country according to the word of God though both claim to be Christian and I stress claim. I believe we all must continue to watch and pray while being aware of the issues that concern us. I wouldn’t hold my breath however that any man can bring about change necessary to change the world for the better. RMJ Thank you, Pastor Brooks for this well thought, balanced view of one of the most heated elections in history. My husband and I have had many a discussion (some heated) as too how and who to vote for. He is of the opinion that one particular political party is the party of the Christian faith while I believe that neither party soley represents the tenents of Christianity. I agree that in the end we must vote with our personal convictions and know that whoever takes the oath of office on January 20, 2009 is taking it because God ordered it so. Minister Berwyn Ellis Lets pray that God will work on behalf of his people and touch the heart of the people to choose the right person. LaDon I’m voting in this election, for the candidate who has the American people’s best interest @ heart. While politicians do come dressed in lambs clothings I say this let’s not judge, because everyone has to answer to God for their own actions. Because President Bush won the qoute on qoute church vote. Even a blind man can see that choice wasn’t the best one, with no health care, high numbers of home forclosures etc. Take care, pray & vote. Especially African Americans, people died for us to have that right. Sis.Colleen H I will cast my vote on November 4th. because it is my civic responsibility and because hundreds sacrificed their time, talent, meager resources and shed their blood. We are commanded to pray for our leaders who rule over us. Your message “Living a supernatural life” was a message for such a time as this. Neither candidate can save any of us. They are both mortal men in need of a personal relationship with Jesus. (I hope they have that already). Sis.Colleen H No Barak Obama is not the Messiah or Satan he is a man with a mortal soul in need of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Leave A Comment |
Doron
September 5th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Hello Pastor Brooks,
First,I would like to say God has truly blessed you & your broadcast.You help me get me mind right while I’m getting ready to go to work the afternoon shift @ Ford.
Now about Barack,could you help me understand what it is that would make christians think that he is the anti-christ?Because @ first I was totally for him because of him being a black man,but as I checked out some things it
made me think again & I had to ask God to help me with my decision.Should I even go out & vote?Thanks for your time,your brother in Christ.God Bless