Last night’s presidential debate, . . . well, what a fiasco! What an eye-opening view once again into the heart of man (Jeremiah 17:9).
How difficult it is to listen to three men argue, interrupt, accuse, disparage, and fuss! Proverbs 18:13 reminds us, If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
This past Sunday, I had the joy of listening to Carl Butler, the new pastor of Thompson Baptist Church, Thompson, PA, preach from Hebrews. The major portion of his message was seven reasons why we should listen to the Lord Jesus Christ.
As God’s final Spokesman, Jesus Christ deserves to be heard because . . .
- He was appointed heir of all things (1:2).
- He was God’s Active Agent in creation (1:2).
- He revealed the Divine Glory (1:3).
- He represented God’s character in the flesh (1:3)
- He upholds all things right now by the word of His power (1:3).
- He has totally purged our sins (1:3)
- He finished the job and is seated at God the Father’s right hand (1:3)
Against the backdrop of last night’s disappointment and debacle, may I say to you today, because of Who Christ is, listen to Him. Men will fail you. Men are not omniscient. Men are fallible. Men are self-serving. Men need Jesus.
Open your Bible. Sit at Jesus’ feet (Luke 10:38-42). Listen to Him (Romans 10:17; James 1:19-21; Revelation 2:7).
My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. (Proverbs 2:1-5)
(Debate pic from thinkadvisor.com)
From A Pastor's Heart 
Yes! Amen! My sentiments exactly! Psalm 118:9-10 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
That’s why we must vote PRINCIPLE and POLICY, not personality or party!
Thank you my Dear Friend for articulating this so well!
Thomas B. Alvis, Jr., Pastor
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
5780 Mt Moriah Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
804-598-5328 or 804-690-9447
http://www.Mt-Moriah.org
Yes, Psalm 118:9-10 is spot on! Thanks for reading, and thanks for your encouragement!!!
Very good words. We turned the debate off and my boys said “why did you turn it off daddy”. I told them that it sounded like two 5 year olds arguing. I told them that this fiasco should have made it more apparent the we need the King of kings. Psalm 118:8-9 “It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.”
Indeed!! Thanks for reading.