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Fred Thompson on the Economy

Victory for the perception of America

The long campaign has ended, the election results are in, and I find myself, not morose as one might expect of a McCain supporter after such a defeat, but with a sense of happiness. As one who does not agree with many of Obama's policies, I find myself feeling a sense happiness over the victory for America. Not over a presidential victory but a victory over the perception that America is still oppressive of minorities. Although there are some in our country that still hate minorities and wish to oppress them, this election should offer some proof that the vast majority of our country has come a long way in that respect. This victory is one that every American can be proud of regardless of our political views. We should never forget that God is in control of his creation and that should make us smile regardless of who is in the majority of elected positions.

Josiah - A Type of Christ?

As I was reading in 1 Kings 13 tonight I came across an interesting prophecy. The prophet cried out against the altar. The prophet told the altar that a man called Josiah would be born from the Davidic dynasty and he would sacrifice all the priests of the high places on the altar. Later in 2 Kings 23 this prophecy was fulfilled through King Josiah. Could it be that this was just a partial fulfillment of that prophecy and the final fulfillment would be carried out in Christ? Is Josiah in this passage a type of Jesus? If you look through the lense of the cross, you can't help but see the final fulfillment of this prophecy through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I believe that Jesus like Josiah restored the Temple, but this time for good. Jesus told his disciples that the temple constructed in Jerusalem would be destroyed completely, but in 3 days it would be rebuilt. Praise the Lord it came to pass when Christ was resurrected on the third day.

I am still studying this passage so any input would be appreciated.

The Quest

If you are anywhere near Florence, MS on a Wednesday night around 7:00 then you owe it to yourself to attend the weekly bible study at the Quest. Pastor Ed Hauser, my brother from another mother, friend, mentor, and lunch buddy, will no doubt be "shucking the corn". I have been attending this bible study for a few months and I have to say it is the highlight of my week. Not only does Pastor Ed do an excellent job expounding scripture, but if your around this guy for more than just a few minutes you begin to get the impression that he likes or perhaps even loves you. Wow!

Love is sometimes tough

Todays post should not be taken lightly. I've been thinking alot lately about church discipline and how that should look in the church today. Paul gives us an example in 1 Corinthians 5, where a believer in the Corinthian church was caught in sexual immorality. Pauls instruction to the church was to put him out of the community of believers and turn him over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh. This passage assumes that an attempt to restore him had already been made in accordance with Matthew 18:15-22. It is very important to read these 2 passages together so you dont get the cart ahead of the horse. The passage in Matthew should be done first and then if the brother/sister is still unrepenent put them out of the community. This is not easy to do but it is necessary.

The Body of Christ

If you believe in Jesus as the Messiah, then know this, you are the embodiment of Christ. So live like it. Life is not about you. It's about Jesus. Jesus is not a fad or a gimmick. He is not like a slot machine. Don't think for one minute that if you place your faith in him then all your problems will be over. What really happens when you place your faith in him is that sometimes life gets harder. You don't always get what you want but you find out that what you wanted is not that important. What is important is that Jesus be glorified in your life.

Please, don't lose focus of what is really important in life. Love your brother and you will be loving Jesus. If I have all things but have not love then I have nothing. If you want to know how to express your love to Jesus. then love you brother, your spouse, your children, your employer, your enemies, your friends, and your family. Jesus said that what you've done to the least of these, my brothers, then you've done it unto him. Let's love one another. That doesn't mean that you will always have some kind of special feelings or emotions for someone, but you make a decision to put their needs above your own. Love is not a feeling. Tell someone you love them today, then actually love them by doing something for them.