IDOK DEVOTION FOR FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2008
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In the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence you will read: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator”. . . . Endowed by their CREATOR. That is beautiful. We have a CREATOR! We are not accidents, not a bang and poof here we are. We are an INTENTIONAL ACT brought about by our CREATOR. This is good!
And in the last paragraph we read: We, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world . . . . To whom did they appeal? To whom did they petition for assistance in the great endeavor to be independent? THE SUPREME JUDGE OF THE WORLD. That is a ‘mouth full’, folks! Our Creator IS THE SUPREME JUDGE OF THE WORLD! I believe these drafters and signers of the Declaration of Independence were saying we may judge some things and we have judged some things to be unfair, unjust, un-called for, and down right unacceptable and we believe these judgments are in agreement with the judgments of THE SUPREME JUDGE OF THE WORLD. And so we are appealing to Him for His help! What a concept! What a brilliant idea! Lets do it again! Lets appeal to THE SUPREME JUDGE OF THE WORLD on behalf of America. Lets appeal to THE SUPREME JUDGE OF THE WORLD to make us independent! First and foremost lets petition Him to set us free from the ravages and slavery of sin and the continual practice of it. And then lets get practical here for the good of America and pray to be independent of the tyrants and dictators who are strangling us with foreign oil and other products.
And the last sentence reads: And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor. Oh my! Do you see that?! For the support of this declaration, with a FIRM RELIANCE on the protection of DIVINE PROVIDENCE. Do you see what I see? These drafters and signers of this Declaration of Independence knew if this ‘independence’ was going to work they had to have the support of The Creator, The Supreme Judge of the World, Divine Providence and they were determined to place FIRM RELIANCE in and upon HIM. Not only that, they EXPECTED Him to protect them and this endeavor. They expected Abba to help them. AND HE DID!! Oh my! We need some of this determination, resolution, Firm Reliance and expectation for a worse tyrant than the British Crown that is now trampling America. This tyrant is far superior in power and maliciousness that the British Crown. This tyrant is working from within to shackle and enslave us. And heretofore by our tolerance and complacency we are helping him bring down this Nation that God birthed! Who is this tyrant? I’d say he is not one that we can see with our physical eyes. However, if we exercise the Wisdom of THE SUPREME JUDGE OF THE WORLD, we can discern the folks who are in league with him and we can refuse to vote them into political office or other places of leadership.
I want to celebrate the 4th of July and I plan to with food and fun. But I think the most patriotic thing I can do on the 4th of July and every other day is to Petition THE SUPREME JUDGE OF THE WORLD for mercy and present myself to Him as a vessel or conduit of His Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel which will set the captives free if they will believe!
I want to show you one more thing in the Declaration and I will hush for today: we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor. Christian Church, it is our privilege and responsibility to do this: to pledge to each other to give our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor for our Creator, King, Judge, Lord and Father who re-birthed us and birthed the United States of America for the furtherance of HIS GOSPEL. Now is the time for the Bride of Christ in the United States of America to sound this alarm: We have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is THE SUPREME JUDGE OF THE WORLD hates Sin and will NOT tolerate it forever. The good news is He LOVES the sinner and He will forgive every repentant Sinner.
The First and Foremost Eternal Declaration of Independence:
Luke 4:17 And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written:
18 “ The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me,
Because He has anointed Me
To preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.” Amen and Amen LORD JESUS! You are the GREAT LIBERATOR. Thank You for our freedom from the slavery of sin and eternal hell. Thank You for birthing the United States of America. Thank You for the men and women who lived before us that loved You and believed You. Forgive us for our back-sliding. Forgive us for our don’t care attitude about the rampant practice of sin in America and if not a don’t care attitude; at least a fear that keeps us from speaking up. Abba, help us celebrate real liberation and independence. I know we can do it if we will be fully and completely dependant upon You. Lord, we are; some just don’t know it. We can’t even take our next breath without You; none of us; not even the atheist. Abba, You are so AWESOME. I want You to show Your Glory to this world and I want to take part in You doing that. Thank You. Particularly bless our IDOK Troops on this 4th of July. Send them messages of our appreciation and protect them Father in mind and body and spirit and please bring each of our IDOK Troops home safe and sound. And on this day of celebration we would not forget our Sister Israel and we pray for Her Peace. We pray too for these listed here. I can think of some listed here who are in the worst of bondage – slavery to sin and I am praying now Abba that You will have mercy and You will yet rescue them. And for every other soul here, we pray Your Best for them. Amen and amen. Tye B. Joann. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. Hensarling-Thompson-Cost-Thomas Family. Edie. Ann J. Bernie. Malpas Family. Darlene. Rachel. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. Chris B. Maggie and Family. Josh. Donnie S. Renee’. Cathy’s friend and son. Odessa H. Kathy S. Glen Beck. Tonya and family. Dall T. Dylan. Marsha’s grand-baby. Kathy N. Kyle A. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Pattie S. Vickie. Lisa W. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa. Brad, Lindsay, Karah and Haley. Chuck. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance and Baby. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family. Andrew. Cindy, Sharron and Tonya’s houses to sell.
Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about
Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family. Every IDOK church.
The Peace of Israel
Revival in America.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops (foreign soil) – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Brant W. Christopher R. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G. Kyle N. Michael K. Sgt. Bozicevich. Bay N.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Albert R III.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee. George.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J.Travis N. Hawk. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
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