One Harry Callahan, inspector, philosopher, marksman, and he of memorable
movie lines, when asked once to rate a woman, his candid reply was “on a scale
of 1 to 10, I’d give her a two, only because I’ve never seen a one.” High
praise from a man who has probably seen more than a few twos in his time. And
no, 5 twos do not equal a ten! So much for public school math. So yesterday,
when listening to the latest on the government shutdown, the most recent poll
showed an 8% approval rating-92% disapproved of the job the Congress was doing!
Which brings up some rather interesting questions. First, who elected them?
Us. Second, what’s the matter with the 8% who think they are doing a good job?
These two groups are the ones that scare me, they were all elected by majority
vote, makes you wonder about the other candidates who lost. Remember the old
Monopoly Community chest card “collect $10 for winning second place in a beauty
contest?” And of those elected, only 8 out of 100 are doing an approved job?
Has the dumbing down of America finally hit home, via our elected
representatives? And although Harry’s observation was over 35 years ago, have
we finally seen that elusive 1?
My best friend in at TJHS, Terrill Junior High School was Bill Moore. His
older sister Debbie was an over achiever, and so when it was Bill’s turn to run
for school president, it was natural he would. And running against Roger it was
to be a tough race, both were popular, but Bill had the gift of expressing
himself better. Today we just call them fast talkers, but Bill being of the
high IQ set, could verbalize himself very well. Until that fateful assembly in
the spring of our 8th grade, when the candidates spoke. The posters had been
hung, all the school was a buzz about the election, and Bill was the last to
speak at the assembly. And it was a speech few would remember, but many never
forget, at least his opening line. Everyone else was polite, formal, and
courteous, Bill was Bill. After recognizing Mr. Dezort the principal, and the
vice principals, he then went on to mention “and all you grease, clique, and
soul brothers.” And the few that laughed were soon overcome by the deafening
silence that followed. He had called the spade a dirty shovel, and although he
was right on, he was way off. And Roger won going away....maybe the beginning
of the 8% solution we need today.
Irregardless of who you voted for, these people represent you. Or do
they? So we only have ourselves, and each other to blame with the current
Congress. Which gives us a chance to rectify it next year. Keep the 8% in mind
when you vote. Now, in other news, a man was tried and convicted, of no crime,
and sentenced to death, with only one man not voting guilty, his an abstention,
he took no stand on the matter. But the man was crucified anyway, and today,
this man chosen to represent His father in heaven, is down in some polls, but
still the best man for the job available. The man of course, is Jesus Christ.
Who was appointed by God to be His representative of Him to us, and who many
call Savior, and are appreciative of His representation. But we are also called
to be His representative in this world, and that is scary to some. As I look
around, I wonder why a great God who chose a perfect man would choose us, just
the complete opposite? What was He thinking? And His command is simple,
“represent me on earth, I’ll represent you in heaven on judgment day.” If you
don’t, He won’t. Simple enough, but then the religionists get into it, and
pretty soon the polls will be slanted against Him, and His representatives.
While all of us who voted with our lives for Him will be condemned, but only
here on earth.
So let’s take a look at Jesus’ qualifications. He was a man of the people,
although he preferred the down and out, a better class of people. No MBA,
although He was the wisest man ever, sorry Solomon. He cured the tax problem
when He pulled a coin from a fish and told the people to give unto Caesar what
is Caesar’s, and could virtually eliminate welfare feeding 5000 with meager
means-He was the Surgeon General, the Agricultural Secretary who advised on the
planting of seed via a parable, and had full control of inflation, and the
supply of money. Sounds like a man I would vote for, and besides that He could
offer and guarantee life after death-and freedom from religion. With a direct
line to God! Wisdom so great that our great US of A used His principals when
forming the Constitution, good words to live by then and now. His bill of
rights was even simpler, love your neighbor as yourself, and go out and enjoy
your life. Loving Him first, which should be easy based on His success rate.
So would you vote for Him? Have you? If not, what are you waiting for? There
is none better than the best...and ask yourself, who are you representing with
your witness? Why would He represent you in heaven?
Of all the campaign promises ever made, all His are yes and amen 100%. No
excuses, no tricky promises, or campaign slogans. You must be born again, He
told Nicodemus, and Nicky got it-He of power and wealth. He gave it all up for
Jesus, will you give it up to represent Him? Try His website, directly to Him
for healthcare, and see what happens, a direct line to the great physician.
Food for the hungry, clothes for the naked, and security for the scared. King
of Kings, Lord of Lords, yet many don’t cast their vote for Him. Your chance
for politics, to be a representative of Jesus among His constituents, are you up
to the task?
Today many of the grease, clique, and soul brothers Bill addressed
represent Jesus. They see a promise in Him few can offer, and no one else can
deliver. So let Him into your heart today, and let this majority of one enter
your life and heart. And represent Him in all you do. Who else would have His
Father’s endorsement, and full and complete trust, with the most valuable
commodity on earth, us? It only takes one vote, for Him in your heart to change
things. A 92% failure rate is not good in anything, and once again for the very
first time many will be re-elected. The time for change is now, today is the
day of salvation. Over 50 years agao a famous President in His inaugarual
speech told us “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do
for your country.” Still works today, and who can be better for America than
Jesus Himself? Choose Him today and start a whole new House of
Representatives....or choose the old Chicago mantra...vote early and vote
often. The choice is yours, who represents you? Do you represent Him?
Vote Jesus today, the only chance for the dead to vote.
love with compassion,
Mike
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