February 4 Spiritual Clarity Romans 12:2
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2
Since January 20, 2025, there has been a sad increase in animosity and visible hatred being displayed! Unfortunately, individuals that I have respected and admired are promoting concepts that I find disturbing! How is it that one man, one party, one election can change the hearts of so many? Can you just imagine, just recently, I witnessed the verbal attack by a lady, when she scolded a young man wearing a MAGA ball cap! The words and the emotion that were displayed caused me to step away and observe this unprovoked assault! The young man was flabbergasted and asked her to mind her own business! He attempted to walk away, and she followed him, continuing to spew rhetoric and hate filled words, attacking his heritage, his family and questioning his mental status! This young man displayed great restraint as he attempted to remove himself from this verbal assault! This woman, this purveyor of anger and hatred, is a respected lady around the area and I was shocked by her behavior! What motivated her behavior! She was reciting, what seemed like a playbook of political attacks and twisted ideology, and even when the young man left the store, she continued to spout the venomous words and attacks, shouting to anyone who would listen, about the “Son of Satan” that occupies the White House and condemning anyone that supported this “Fascist!” It was so intense that the manager intervened and asked her to calm down or leave the store! I understand the political division and the intensity of different standards, but this display was over the top! Wow! Standing in the makeup aisle, taking in this demonstration, I began to pray for this lady and her attitude and her willingness to destroy her witness over a political position! At that moment, I felt a bit convicted! How many times have I shared my political thoughts and promoted them as the only way to think or believe, with no thought of my real calling, to share Jesus in words and in actions? God used this moment to teach a lesson! Regardless of who occupies the White House, or controls the House or Senate, the important control is who is in control of your life! As a Believer, Saved and Transformed, my responsibility is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, and to promote His word in my words, actions and attitude, not a narrow, worldly political view! “In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching, you show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned.” – Titus 2:7-8… Satan is using every tool available to thwart the Cause of Christ! Don’t Judge, just live your life as an example of His Amazing Grace and Pray for those that are being used by Satan for his evil purposes! Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!