My Response to "The Response"

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Matthew 24:5 (KJV)

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 (KJV)

Rick Perry courts evangelicals at Houston prayer service

When the announcement came out that Texas governor Rick Perry was going to call a day of prayer and fasting, I was initially excited. Yes, our nation is in danger of God's judgement, and that won't be pretty. Some say that we are already under that judgement and I might cover that under another blog.

According to 2 Chronicles 7:14:

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.

But as I was watching for updates about this prayer rally, little red flags started popping up. Several "pastors" from churches I didn't trust theologically were involved. Many of these are churches that believe that the Church has replaced Israel in the Bible, which is definitely not Biblically sound doctrine. And many like to preach "feel-good" messages but don't speak about sin. But that is for another blog and another time.

Now during this "Response", Governor Perry "asked Christians to turn to God for answers to the nation’s troubles". This is fine and dandy, our nation needs to repent. We need to repent for taking God out of our schools and public places. We need to repent for condoning the sins of homosexuality and fornication. We need to repent for turning our backs on Israel. We need to repent for the millions of children we have murdered legally. But if I could ask Governor Perry one question, it would be this.

Where is the true repentance? Where is the call to acknowledge Jesus as Savior and Jesus ONLY? Where is the genuine sorrow and tears that comes with true repentance?

Do not be deceived people. This was nothing more than a political ploy and a Trojan horse. The apostate, politically correct church trying to woo the conservatives and the "religious right". This was a wonderful feel-good rally with plenty of singing and fellowship. It would have been a fun rally to go to. But it was NOT a call to true repentance to a Holy God.

Be warned my brothers and sisters. There are many wolves out there seeking to devour the sheep. They will say the "right" words, pray the "right" prayers, and smile the "right" smile. But please, please check their doctrine against the Word of God.

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 2 Timothy 4:3 (KJV)

These [Bereans] were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Acts 17:11 (KJV)

God willing, until next time

Maranatha