HR 790 – A RESOLUTION FOR JULY 2 TO BE A NATIONAL DAY OF
PERSONAL REFLECTION AND REPENTANCE IN THE UNITED STATES
Congressman Doug Lamborn from Colorado earlier in
June introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives that July 2, 2016
be designated as the National Day of Personal Reflection and Repentance. While this resolution has not been approved
thus far by the full House, the sentiment and intent remains good and solid. I thought you might like to see a few of
Congressman Lamborn’s words on this:
“Presidents John Adams, James Madison, and Abraham Lincoln all
declared days of repentance during their presidencies. As it is written in 2
Chronicles 7:14,'if my people, who are called by my name, will humble
themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways then I
will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.'"
From the resolution itself you will probably be
interested in these points:
· the actual vote to dissolve all ties with Great Britain was on
July 2, 1776, not July 4th;
· John Adams believed the Second of July ought to be commemorated as
a day of deliverance by solemn act of devotion to God Almighty;
· President John Adams declared May 9th, 1798 as a day of
national humiliation, fasting, and prayer;
· President James Madison declared August 20th, 1812 as a
day to be observed by the people of the United States as a day of public
humiliation, and prayer;
· In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War called for
a day of humility, fasting, and prayer, and for other purposes;
And there were other days of fasting and repentance called by leaders of the
country over the years. Whether the
Congress approves the resolution or not, the intent is still good and
appropriate for all believers to consider and act upon as led.
RUSSIA TAKING BIG STEP BACKWARD
We have
thought since the Soviet Union broke up that the window for Christian
evangelism there might be only open for a while. Many serious missionaries poured in, and the
nation has indeed been open for evangelism in person and on television. Now I see that a bill has been introduced
into the Russian legislature that if approved would require a person to get
prior approval before sharing his faith with another. In other words, a choke hold on
evangelism. Of course, even if this is
passed and signed by President Putin, I don’t expect Christians there to stop
sharing the faith. Far from it, just as
in China with the underground churches.
But this step is another clear indication that the forces of darkness
are marching everywhere to attack the truth and light of Christianity. Please join us in praying this bill does not
go forward.
SOME
REALLY GOOD WORDS TO PONDER AS WE APPROACH THE FOURTH OF JULY
Rather
than write a treatise on the history of America and how it was founded by great
believers, I thought to just share a few wonderful quotes you might use
yourself in these turbulent days. Some
are by Americans and some are not, being included just because I like them and
they are great. Please note especially
the words of Tolstoy and Nee.
“It
is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.” - George Washington
“…this
nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians, not on religions –
but on the gospel of Jesus Christ.” – Patrick Henry
“The
only significance of life consists in helping to establish the Kingdom of God.”
– Leo Tolstoy
“Christ
is the Son of God, who died for the redemption of sinners and was resurrected
after three days. This is the greatest
truth in the universe.” – Watchman Nee
“Historians
are discovering that the Bible, perhaps even more than the Constitution, is our
Founding document.” – Newsweek Magazine, December 27, 1982
“A
dog barks when his master is attacked. I
would be a coward if I saw that God’s truth is attacked and yet would remain
silent.” – John Calvin
And
now, saved for last and really appropriate in these days:
“Patriotism
is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves
it.” – Mark Twain
Where
are all these people when we need them!
Well, you know where. But you and
I are here, and we know the same truth. Now
we are the Lord’s living, breathing representatives on earth. It is our turn on the front lines.
Keep Your Eyes on Jesus!
(June
30, 2016)
Copyright © 2016 by John
Newlin
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