Not My President

Not My President

11/23/17

Boy, this statement causes heartburn among many people today and what is so fascinating about such a phrase is that while it usually stems from meanings of this country it is now being used in many other nations as well.  This statement has been around in hearts of some for a long period of our national history but the progression of its meaning and usage is what is frightening today.  It is a reflection of what lies within the confines of the heart and defines our attitudes while at the same time we walk this nation’s sidewalks.  It also represents a division of the deepest portions and a step closer towards bringing in a system of government (physical and spiritual) that shall overtake truth and reality.  We can reverse this issue quite easily and should we perform this great feat back towards God, our nation shall see one of the greatest recoveries in human history, but if we do not then we shall behold the world’s greatest tragedy.

A while back God shared with us a message that incorporated unity and how this all sought after word was not present in our nation and her heart.  God referred to George Washington, our first President and how he stands out as the only president elected by a unanimous vote.  Yet, that standard of acceptance occurred only one time in our nation’s history and up until this very day still stands as the only time this nation voted in unity for a leader.  I have always been amazed at some of the dictatorial countries whose “voting” process and “elections” have produced 99% for a candidate and some will even venture to say that 99.6% voted for a candidate, the only one on the ballot in some cases.  Whatever the case may be even those types of settings and voting regulators understand that a 100% vote grab would be very suspicious.  One has to marvel at the human mind and its abilities to seek its own truth and defy true nature.

After President Washington’s first term was coming to a close and it was time for another election to occur it was clear that an opposition to his policies and tactics were present, thus another contender became known and ran against the President’s platform.  Political divisions were now formed publicly and shared in the media resulting in a vile portrayal of people on both sides of the argument.  As far as I can tell the exact words of “not my president” was not spoken back then but it is evident that the actions and other descriptive words of those around in the Colonial period portrayed such words in their hearts.  A seed planted that has taken over 200 years to grow and develop into what it means today.

I find many similarities from the political scene between the colonial period and today striking and at the same time more dangerous because of the technological advancements in place.  One cannot deny that good information about a subject is the best-gained policy around but when the human mind is involved a skewed position is always in play and can be deemed as the truth while covering up or hiding the real truth.  With the technological definitions that run our lives today it is important that we have the complete understanding of a situation before it occurs, as the folks of the 2000 election if this brings any questions into your mind.  What we have forgotten is that we have been proclaimed as the leader of the world on basically all levels of living yet we have been involved in more seductive and seditious scandals than we can count.  Why is this happening to us?  This question continues to plague many people but the answer is right in front of our faces yet we move it from our sight as we sneeze with the effects of our questions.

My political knowledge can only stem as far back as Ronald Reagan and his presidency, for up until that time period my mind and body was young and I really had no time for politics only schoolwork, God, sports, and girls, not necessarily in that order either.  But I remember how the conditions of this nation changed during this time and while many people benefited from these changes there were still those that struggled which led to protests and conferences that promoted the evilness of this nation.  Then comes along President Bush and the technical difficulties within his presidency, not to mention throwing in a small world war that was tied up from its beginning, even though the world stood behind what was taking place.  During these two presidencies, the rumblings began to stir but the loud protests and angry demonstrations were not present and still a long time in coming.

In 1992, a new era of political games would commence as soon as the newly elected political guru took office in January.  President Bill Clinton took center stage for 8 years and many changes to our way of looking at morality and social behavior occurred.  We must understand that this process of morality change did not begin with him and what he stood for but was greatly enhanced by an acceptance of an unusual spirit from the leadership that many people, including myself at the time, totally missed.  Why was it missed?  It was missed because we were mesmerized by its presence and were intrigued by its overwhelming influence and excitement that it brought to our so-called mundane lives.  It grew exponentially, unchecked, and then allowed to grow and develop in our hearts and for many in this country a sigh of relief was heard, but to God’s eyes and heart only tears could flow as this phrase began to reach a boiling point and the first real demonstrations against a movement occurred.

The second President Bush was elected in 2000 and his tenure began with great controversy simply because the divisions of “not my president” had escalated with the embarrassment of the world’s most powerful nation being thrown into a political whim due to voting practices.  This event alone was not the cause of this phrase being used but it was a minute stimulant that invoked its presence.  The rise of political debauchery unfolded down to the way he talked and walked while ignoring the reinstitution of promptness, courtesy, respect and coordination of the office itself.  The fires had been lit in hearts and it became evident that the division was about to take an incredible turn.

President Obama offered another insight into this land of diversity and he seized on this moment by diversifying division all across the globe while lowering our standards in the world community down to their level.  This process served its purpose and defined the attitude of a non-responsible environment that we have abhorrently inherited today.  Many around the globe see nothing wrong with this status of ours but look at the behind the scenes places and today we are reaping those rewards.  A worldly placement amongst these ranks serve the human equality status perfectly but at the same time ushers in a self-guidance disaster that makes all of the past and present wars look like birthday parties.  Our voluntary divisional plans skyrocketed during Obama’s presidency a fact that we have shielded our hearts from due to our political and selfish agreement with the world.

It is during President Obama’s tenure that the topic of this article from God comes into play and gives us the example of just how far this phrase has grown in our hearts.  It was a complete shock to my life when God revealed this truth to me a while back, for when His words came to my spirit it set me back a bit but when I looked at what He shared with me it became clear up to that moment what had transpired in our nation and in other societies as well.  We went from a place of disagreement back in the late 1700s to a verbal and heartfelt hatred of those who oppose us.  Define “us,” you say.  Ok, when the majority of people or the ones who make the loudest noise proclaim a certain side of belief, the definition becomes “us” or “we”.  In this case, the majority of the younger voters and others of like-minded beliefs fall into this category; just a fact and true statement.

Combined with all of the technological data, the younger generations have been programmed to believe that human equality can be achieved by human means and that if those who do not believe or participate in such equality measures can be labeled as heretics, hate groups, right wing, left wing, pro this or pro that, ant this and anti that, which brings us to this phrase and how it is being used today by many people.  Publicly, Republicans and the people who opposed President Obama’s policies were the first ones who screamed this phrase and made it popular among the population of the world.  While minor rumblings occurred in previous administrations and agencies, it was not as prominent as it was during his presidency.  I can guarantee that while these groups made shirts, stickers, posters, and pamphlets, they had no idea that this phrase would become a national campaign slogan that now provides an automatic divisional contingency that must be accepted in order to be classified as a member of such group.

This phrase has come to the brink with the election of President Trump and it is now being deemed as a true campaign slogan that represents the heart and not just a whimsical saying.  I remember when Governor Reagan was being presented at the Republican National Convention and a large number of badges, pins, and buttons were floating around saying “A Democrat Shot J.R.” referring to a popular television series event that had “gripped” our nation a time soon before.  I saw one of those buttons the other day on an auction site and was blown away for I had forgotten about such a gadget.  But as I thought about it for a while I remembered how much talk was generated by that slogan and studying the heart deeper understands how much division it probably caused among people as well.  The progression and non-repentance of our hearts have now produced a publicly divisive slogan that draws a line and sets into motion a fight between brothers that is only escalating today.  Many in the world have adopted this concept that it is not good to talk about the spiritual afterlife but in truth it is the most important aspect of our lives that we need to be ready for, because if we are not and just stick to the superficial, our afterlife will not present itself with a good result.

The phrase “not my president” has stirred up great amounts of controversy in this nation and has led to many divisional challenges that may never recover or be restored.  But the aspect in which this President was elected not many does not understand nor do they grasp the truth that his presence as our leader is ordained by God.  This statement should not come as any surprise because we do not even recognize God either so it would be quite normal to miss this truth as well.  The outward hatred demonstrated through this phrase defines what lies within our hearts and it also defines just how a root that does not belong in our lives needs to be pulled before it has time to spread.  There is a perfect example we have in the Bible that explains exactly what is going on in our hearts today, not only in this nation but in the majority of nations around the world as well.  We have studied it before but it is a passage that brings into light exactly why God says the things He does to His servants and it defines what is going on in the lives and hearts of His people.

In 1 Samuel 8, we find Israel at a crossroads where it is evident that they are not wanting to live by the “rules” that God has placed over them and it is also evident that they are ready to make a break for the world’s groupie status.  The most intriguing aspect about this passage is that there are so many similarities to today’s societies that it is scary and almost too nightmarish to study, but it is a condition that needs to be addressed for if we do not address it then we are in gross disobedience to God and His Word.  We have the setting where this chapter opens with the description of the sons of Samuel and how they did not follow the ways of God and chose to live a life of sin even while they occupied their appointed positions.  Does this setting sound familiar to us?  Ever wonder why this occurred and was allowed by God?  It is another topic for study at a future time, but one that is coming but keep this tidbit in mind for now for it places into motion why Samuel questions his placement.

We must remember that when 1 Samuel 8 opens it does so at a status of Israel that did not occur overnight but one that was arrived at through the actions of those placed into leadership who chose not to follow God’s example of living.  What occurred then?  A natural process occurred when the mind and heart are turned away from the truth it shall accept anything as such truth and follow accordingly.  There is no question that Samuel led a life that pleased God and set an example of how to live for God during all types of circumstances.  We also know that Samuel was a human in all aspects because he addresses his faults and understandings to God in verse 6 when Samuel prayed and spoke to God concerning the issues that the people had discussed with him.

Now, when a person of such a representation is scorned for the duties offered, the human in charge cannot help but take things personally and place them on a personal or individual level.  It is a normal human reaction to first think about the failure of their job and place it on a “local” level but we must contend that something else is in control of the setting within the congregation and in this case, it is the people of Israel.  Verse 6 also tells us that Samuel was displeased with the request of the people which validates this portion concerning humans, but we must remember that God sees all, even those parts of our hearts that others or even our own selves do not see which leads us to verse 7 and the explanation of the condition of Israel back then and this society today.

Verse 7 states: “And the Lord said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.”  What a huge statement by God and one that immediately caught the attention of Samuel with the first portion of the verse setting the stage.  God says to Samuel to give ear to the people and give them what they want.  Can you imagine hearing something like this from God?  It is like a surrender call and an authorization to give up and to fold everything that has been worked on and towards for as long as their history has been around.  But Samuel, who knew the voice of God, did not interrupt and continued to listen for the root of what was occurring God details out and commits to His law of choice.

God’s answer to Samuel is brilliant and proves beyond a doubt that God knows our hearts yet allows us to continue to choose whether or not we live for Him or for the world.  This verse gives us details that God is in control even when mankind says He is not for in the middle portion of this verse God makes a statement that Israel has not rejected Samuel.  Now, this seems like an unusual statement because it is Samuel who is the one that is the representative of God to the people – NO not a pope either!  Samuel is a prophet and one who has led Israel from God’s point of view ever since he was a young lad but now through physical succumbing of the people now have turned against God.  The eyes of the people left God and were placed in the world and more specifically the nations around them.  It was this turning that allowed for the progressive worldly statutes to be indoctrinated into their hearts.  They went from a godly perspective to a worldly one over a matter of time which means that they had changed their definition not God, yet, God in His brilliant design allowed such an activity to unfold.

The portion of this verse immediately behind refers to the origin of their hearts and nation for God says to Samuel that it is He whom they have rejected.  This means that the origin and beginnings of Israel came from God and was God and the original foundation of the people, not the people themselves.  It is God that their hearts rejected and turned away from by saying they no longer wanted God as their leader.  This is the prime example of choice and the ability to choose God or the world it cannot get any clearer than what this verse says to us.  Study the Scriptures and you will find out that the hearts of Israel came to this conclusion over time and not through an overnight decision.  The changing of their national heart paved this way for worldly acceptance and while it was the human voice that proclaimed this change, it was an eternal choice that truly changed that day.  It is not hard to imagine the conversations that many of the children of Israel had leading up to that eventful day so long ago.  It had come to their reasoning that God was no longer the center of their existence and not worthy of being the eternal foundation of their lives either.  In fact, God was not even granted a right to be the foundational rock of their nation, they wanted to be like others and that “right” had been planted in their hearts a while back and continued to grow.  Many probably had no idea what that seed was doing in their hearts but when the time came for that seed to sprout, it flourished with a magnificent magnitude that led to its physical presentation before God.

So, tell me again how does this simple and short phrase “not my president” come into play as a destructive heart condition?  It should be easy for you to understand the process of what a seed planted a while back has on the collective heart today.  It may seem a bit far-fetched in some manner but it is a truth and concept of sowing and reaping that we need to clear out of our hearts before that seed is allowed to display its flourishing magnitude before God again.  Yes, this simple phrase has now become a war cry in our land and it is now a campaign slogan for our hearts not only for the current sitting President of this nation but for God as well and both of these subjects are intertwined.  It is also this passage that once again proves that God is NOT a political God nor does He judge according to political magnitudes but according to each individual heart and the magnitude of the beat of such collective sounds.

When we read verse 5 of this same chapter we see what has played out in this nation as well for the verse states: And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.”  The heart towards God their foundation is gone and at that present time has no intentions of returning to Him either.  The people are so separated from God that they refer to Samuel’s ways as his ways, distinctly identifying that the ways of Samuel are not theirs.  The people saw what Samuel’s sons were doing and how they conducted their lives both at work and in public but instead of turning their hearts towards God for answers they took matters into their own hands and turned towards equality with the world.  Sound familiar?  It should for it is exactly what this nation did and now we are seeing the concussion factors appear from such a horrible choice.

It would be easy to say that the children of Israel were no longer thankful for being set apart from other nations and no longer wanted to proclaim God’s creative genius in holidays and Covenant lifestyles.  Yes, they knew exactly what positions they took when it came to God and His authority over them, but while it seems like they had their ducks in a row and knew what they wanted, they had not a clue of what their choice then would bring their nation down the road.  But it was God who allowed them to proceed with having their earthly king and in the few coming verses, God tells them exactly what will become of their nation if they really want this to occur.  Wars were rampant during that era with new definitions and tactics of war being developed with each conflict, strife, animosity, and any other type of divisional status they saw yet for some reason chose to accept these ways instead of God.  Once again, God asks this question, does this sound familiar to you?

It was not a short time later that the single nation of Israel was divided into two earthly kingdoms and each kingdom suffered with ugliness in their leadership positions.  More damage was done to each kingdom in the name of their earthly kings than ever could be imagined yet these two nations refused to return to God.  Later, one of these nations was destroyed by another earthly ruler and scattered amongst a foreign land for thousands of years.  What became of the second division of Israel?  The exact same fate occurred to them as the first and they too were scattered into a foreign lands s slaves.  In fact, when the Assyrians defeated the Northern Kingdom of Israel they attacked with such ferocity that the name “terror” was first used to describe the tactics used by the Assyrians against this nation, thus birthing the name terrorism.  All of this comes from a simple phrase such as “not my president”?

The point that God is trying to make here is that even though this phrase is a small and simple phrase it is a representative of what lies inside our hearts.  In no manner speaking, God cannot divide anyone from Him that is our choice to do but when we make this choice to divide ourselves from the only pure and true source of our existence, we automatically align ourselves with devastation and guaranteed destruction.  This simple phrase is but one aspect of what is coursing through our veins today which mean it is being pumped by our national heart.  As each day passes we see another portion of this “empire” crumble and yet we continue to point fingers at others in order to deflect the guilt from our own lives.  This is exactly what the children of Israel did that led them to officially request God to be taken away from their lives.  The Bible only gives one short example of why the children of Israel did what they did in 1 Samuel Chapter 8 but when you study the other parts of Scripture it is easy to understand exactly what that piece of information, along with the countless amounts of other little bits of information together produced such a devastating result.

The reason this “empire”, which it is not an empire at all but a nation created by God for a specific purpose, is crumbling is that we have allowed such divisional and devastating phrases such as “not my president” to thrive within our hearts.  God is not a political God by any means but one who loves us with all of His heart and desires nothing more than to see His children live in peace and prosperity.  This nation was first given to God in 1607 and thus dedicated by this small group as a sanctuary for those who wanted to have a complete relationship with God.  Was the actions of Captain John Smith afterward noble and worthy in all areas, no way at all but it was his initial act that dedicated this land and the heart that it beats for the ability to thrive in God’s name and to advance His Kingdom.  It relative terms of human time it did not take Lucifer too long to change this truth about our origins and reasoning for our establishment, for today God is not allowed to come out of our mouths in many places of this land and through this denial, we are now witnessing the cracks of this land showing themselves.

All throughout God’s Word God continually demonstrates His love for us and His desire to protect us with His eternal and pure protection, but that shall never occur until we repent and turn our hearts back to Him.  What a great opportunity we have to use God’s Word as an example of how to fix the messes that humans create simply by returning to God and living under His protection.  Yet, as we look at the same human history we also see that when people, even people who are specifically chosen by God, do not heed to His Ways fall and when they fall it is never a good setting or outcome.  Yes, Israel has its own land and nation today and that land was re-established in 1948 but still, that land is divided into two halves, one that seeks God and the other that lives secularly, not united under God as before.  Israel fell into the stupor of wanting fleshly conditions so much that they lost their sensitivity towards living with the dangers without God, so has this nation of God.  Why is history hated so much in schools?  It is because if humans really studied it and did the opposite from what the people in the past did, things would be a lot different today.

Yes, a simple phrase can cause uproar so loud that it can set off a national turning of the heart and that is why it is important that we understand that our words and the things we relate with do have an effect on others.  I consider this phrase “not my president” just as dangerous as and even more so than what many people consider the importance of “gun control”.  For if we change the heart of the human and line it up according to God’s Word that superficial issue of “gun control” will soon fade away.  Church this is our time to shine the light on the darkness and to show people that they need Him in their lives, not just superficially but deep down inside their hearts.  God is a complete God and He is a supernatural God as well and if we obey His commands He has guaranteed His protection over our lives, but if we do not then at some point will see the other side of His supernatural glory.

DLB