II Kings 18:1-8; II Chronicles 29 – 31 and Psalm 48
Do you remember the bronze serpent that Moses erected (see Numbers 21) to keep the Israelites from dying of snakebite? If they were bitten by a poisonous snake, all they had to do was look at the bronze serpent and they would be healed. After Ahaz (Judah) dies, his twenty-five-year-old son Hezekiah (Judah) began to rule over Judah. Hezekiah (Judah) was a good king, doing what was right in the sight of the Lord. Not only did he remove “the pagan shrines, smashed the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles,” but he also broke up the bronze serpent called Nehushtan. Apparently, people had been offering sacrifices to the serpent, using it like a golden calf, instead of worshiping the living God. He also reopened the Temple and and purified it. This process took sixteen days. There was a great ceremony with music, burnt offerings, and “joyous praise.”
I just love II Chronicles 29:36: “And Hezekiah (Judah) and all the people rejoiced because of what God had done for the people, for everything had been accomplished so quickly.”
In addition, Hezekiah (Judah) invited all Israel and Judah to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover – something that had not been done as required by the Law. They had to celebrate a month later than usual because they didn’t have enough priests at the normal time. Hezekiah sent letters urging people to come to the Temple and submit themselves to the Lord. “There was great joy in the city, for Jerusalem had not seen a celebration like this one since the days of Solomon, King David’s son.” The result: “God heard their prayer…”
There was great revival in the land with the Israelites smashing all the sacred pillars, cutting down the Asheral poles and removing pagan shrines and altars. As a result, the people brought a lot of offerings to the Temple. What a difference it can make when a leader is obedient to the Lord.
Tomorrow, we’ll be reading Hosea 1 – 7.
The 28th Amendment
Monday on Fox news they learned that the staffers of Congress family members are exempt from having to pay back student loans. This will get national attention if other news networks will broadcast it. When you add this to the below, just where will all of it stop?
35 States file lawsuit against the Federal Government
Governors of 35 states have filed suit against the Federal Government for imposing unlawful burdens upon them. It only takes 38 (of the 50) States to convene a Constitutional Convention.
This will take less than thirty seconds to read. If you agree, please pass it on.
This is an idea that we should address.
For too long we have been too complacent about the workings of Congress. Many citizens had no idea that members of Congress could retire with the same pay after only one term, that they specifically exempted themselves from many of the laws they have passed (such as being exempt from any fear of prosecution for sexual harassment) while ordinary citizens must live under those laws. The latest is to exempt themselves from the Healthcare Reform... in all of its forms. Somehow, that doesn't seem logical. We do not have an elite that is above the law. I truly don't care if they are Democrat, Republican, Independent or whatever. The self-serving must stop.
If each person that receives this will forward it on to 20 people, in three days, most people in The United States of America will have the message. This is one proposal that really should be passed around.
Proposed 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution: "Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators and/or Representatives; and, Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators and/or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States."
Did You Know This About Mitt Romney?
I forward this to you in hopes that you will pass on Mitt Romney’s credentials to others who may have supported others for President. This election is more important than ever (considering the Supreme Court Ruling yesterday) and hopefully America will wake up and properly vote for the most qualified candidate.
Personal Information:
His full Name is: Willard Mitt Romney
He was Born: March 12, 1947 and is 65 years old.
His Father: George W. Romney, former Governor of the State of Michigan
He was raised in Bloomfield Hills , Michigan
He is Married to Ann Romney since 1969; they five children.
Education:
B.A. from Brigham Young University ,
J.D. and M.B.A. from Harvard University
Religion:
Mormon - The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints
Working Background:
After high school, he spent 30 months in France as a Mormon missionary.
After going to both Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School simultaneously, he passed the Michigan bar exam, but never worked as an attorney.
In 1984, he co-founded Bain Capital a private equity investment firm, one of the largest such firms in the United States .
In 1994, he ran for Senator of Massachusetts and lost to Ted Kennedy.
He was President and CEO of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
In 2002, he was elected Governor of the State of Massachusetts where he eliminated a 1.5 billion deficit.
Some Interesting Facts about Romney:
Bain Capital, starting with one small office supply store in Massachusetts , turned it into Staples; now over 2,000 stores employing 90,000 people.
Bain Capital also worked to perform the same kinds of business miracles again and again, with companies like Domino's, Sealy, Brookstone, Weather Channel, Burger King, Warner Music Group, Dollarama, Home Depot Supply, and many others.
He was an unpaid volunteer campaign worker for his dad's gubernatorial campaign 1 year.
He was an unpaid intern in his dad's governor's office for eight years.
He was an unpaid bishop and state president of his church for ten years.
He was an unpaid President of the Salt Lake Olympic Committee for three years.
He took no salary and was the unpaid Governor of Massachusetts for four years.
He gave his entire inheritance from his father to charity.
Mitt Romney is one of the wealthiest self-made men in our country but has given more back to its citizens in terms of money, service and time than most men.
And in 2011 Mitt Romney gave over $4 million to charity, almost 19% of his income.... Just for comparison purposes, Obama gave 1% and Joe Biden gave $300 or .0013%.
Mitt Romney is Trustworthy:
He will show us his birth certificate
He will show us his high school and college transcripts.
He will show us his social security card.
He will show us his law degree.
He will show us his draft notice.
He will show us his medical records.
He will show us his income tax records.
He will show us he has nothing to hide.
Mitt Romney's background, experience and trustworthiness show him to be a great leader and an excellent citizen for President of the United States .
You may think that Romney may not be the best representative the Republicans could have selected. At least I know what religion he is, and that he won't desecrate the flag, bow down to foreign powers, or practice fiscal irresponsibility. I know he has the ability to turn this financial debacle that the current regime has gotten us into. We won't like all the things necessary to recover from this debt, but someone with Romney's background can do it. But, on the minus side, He never was a "Community Organizer", never took drugs or smoked pot, never got drunk, did not associate with communists or terrorists, nor did he attend a church whose pastor called for God to damn the US.
Until next time…
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