Election Aftermath - Obamanation

This is Dan Hocker. Welcome back to The Lion’s Den here on Renueva Tu Fe Radio 1430AM. Well it was definitely a night marked by change! However, if Whitfield County could have its way, we would have made John McCain our president with 69% of our vote going to the McCain Palin Ticket, right in line with the rest of this great state that also chose McCain and Palin by a 53% majority. What a shame that the rest of the country didn’t listen to us and follow our example. At least we demonstrated some common sense on this important issue.

We were also part of the rest of Georgia’s Majority who is sending Saxby Chambliss back to the Senate to stand up with the minority there for our Conservative Southern Christian Values.

Although we elected a new Chief Magistrate, the Honorable Haynes H. Townsend, we chose to keep our Tax commissioner, Danny Sane, and Sheriff Scott Chitwood for another term, along with Magistrate Judge Sydney Baxter.

We still didn’t have a clear decision last night about whether we want to allow liquor to be poured in the county, with the race so close, and the absentee ballots still to be counted, but we did defeat Sunday Alcohol Sales in the county, albeit by a much smaller margin that I had hoped. What a night!

Then, I could hardly believe it! President Elect Barak Hussein Obama! Anybody who has been listening to the Lion’s Den knows that this seems like I’m stuck in a bad dream, from which I cannot wake up! Well, It happened. The well oiled, super high financed political machine triumphed.

Today we are asking how can it be? What happened? Do you remember the old Wendy’s commercial that asked the question, “Where’s the beef?” That’s the question that was always unanswered all the way through his campaign! He stirred people’s emotions. He painted be passionate word pictures of people with needs, as if he understood their struggles, but always lacked substance. He said, “I promise, we will get there!” “There!” I ask where is “there?” What does that mean?

One commentator said it this way, “We have never elected a president as unknown or as untested as Barak Obama.” He continued, “I guess we will discover whom we have elected!” Isn’t that amazing?

I watched the faces in the crowd, and saw enthusiasm! The people were rejoicing! Why? Their charismatic champion, who they’re still not sure who he really is, but they like him, even though they don’t really know why. But they were on the winning side, and their unknown, untested champ, was in top form, with his eloquent political unity speech.

Here’s the question. Will he bring unity? Or do you believe he will be in debt to all those folks on the left, and those democrats with high expectation of being able to have all those things they have wanted to do, finally rubber stamped by their champion? Hey the lines are open here in The Lion’s Den at 706-279-1430 here at Renjueva Tu Fe Radio 1430AM.

Well I’ve got some good news, We know who is the real champion, Jesus Christ our Lord, and Saviour, and here is the title song from Carman’s album, The Champion.

In the vast expanse of a timeless place,
Where silence ruled the outer space,
Ominously towering, it stood,
The symbol of a spirit war
Between the one name Lucifer,
And the Morning Star, the ultimate of good.

Enveloped by a trillion planets,
Clean as lightning and hard as granite,
A cosmic coliseum would host the end
Of the war between the lord of sin and death,
And the Omnipotent Creator of man's first breath,
Who will decide who forever will be the Champion.

The audience for the 'Fight of the Ages' was assembled and in place.
The angels came in splendor from a star.
The saints that had gone before were there: Jeremiah, Enoch, Job.
They were singing the "Song of Zion" on David's harp.

The demons arrived, offensive and vile, cursing and blaspheming God.
Followed by their 'trophies' dead and gone.
Hitler, Napoleon, Pharaoh, Capone,
Tormented and vexed and grieved.
Waiting for their judgment from the Throne.

Then a chill swept through the mammoth crowd and the demons squealed with glee,
as a sordid, vulgar, repulsive essence was felt.
Arrogantly prancing, hands held high, draped in a sparkling shroud
Trolled by demons, Satan ascended from Hell.

Then Satan cringed, the sinners groaned!
The demons reeled in pain as a swell of power like silent thunder rolled
With a surge of light beyond intense, illuminating the universe,
In resplendent glory appeared the Son of God.

Then a Persona, yes, Extraordinaire appeared in center ring.
God the Father will oversee the duel.
Opening the Book of Life, each grandstand hushed in awe as
majestically He said,
"Now here's the rules. You'll be wounded for their transgressions,
bruised for iniquities"
When He said, "By His stripes they're healed," the devil shook!
He screamed, "Sickness is my specialty. I hate that healing junk!"
God said, "You shut your face, I wrote the book!"
Then the Father looked at His only Son and said,
"You know the rules.
Your blood will cleanse their sins and calm their fears."
Then He pointed His finger at Satan and said,
"And I know you know the rules.
You've been twisting them to deceive My people for years."
Satan cried, "I'll kill you Christ! You'll never win this fight!"
The demons wheezed, "That's right, there ain't no way."
Satan jeered, "You're dead meat, Jesus, I'm gonna bust you up tonight!"
Jesus said, "Go ahead, make my day!"

The bell, the crowd, the fight was on,
And the devil leaped in fury.
With all his evil tricks he came undone.
He threw his jabs of hate and lust.
A stab of pride and envy, but the hand that knew no sin blocked every one.

Forty days and nights they fought, and Satan couldn't touch Him.
Now the final blow saved for the final round.
Prophetically Christ's hands came down
And Satan struck in vengeance!
The blow of death felled Jesus to the ground.

The devils roared in victory!
The saints shocked and perplexed as wounds appeared upon His hands and feet.
Then Satan kicked Him in His side, and blood and water flowed.
And they waited for the 10 count of defeat.

God the Father turned His head,
His tears announcing Christ was dead!
The 10 count would proclaim the battle's end.

Then Satan trembled through his sweat in unexpected horror, yet...
As God started the count by saying,
"...10..."
"Hey wait a minute, God..."
"...9..."
"Stop! You're counting wrong..."
"...8..."
His eyes are moving...
"...7..."
His fingers are twitching...
"...6..."
"Where's all this Light coming from?"
"...5..."
"He's alive!"
"...4..."
"Oh - nooooo!"
"...3..."
Oh yes!,
"...2..."
HE HAS...
"...1..."
He has won!
He has won!
He's alive forevermore!
He is risen, He is Lord,
He has won!
He has won!
He's alive forevermore,
He is risen!
He is Lord!

Proclaim the news in every tongue,
Through endless ages and beyond!
Let it be voiced from mountains loud and strong!
Captivity has been set free, salvation bought for you and me,
'Cause Satan is defeated,
And Jesus is The Champion!

Now that was a great song and a great reminder! Our Champion has paid the price and purchased ultimate victory for us! My friend Jack reminded me this morning that Jesus term never expires! He is still seated at the right hand of the throne of God! We’ve read the last chapter and know how this is going to end! Jesus Christ will win! He will reign. I hope He is reigning in your heart today.

Hey, did you hear Obama’s victory speech last night? That’s one thing he can do, well, but his comment about his humility! Do you believe that? Well, there are a lot of things he is, but humble just isn’t one of them. He’d have a really difficult time convincing people of that one. Think about it, Did anybody ask about the cost of Obama’s wardrobe? There was plenty said about Palin’s clothes. But this slick- dressed Celebrity, caviar- eating celebrant, who himself joked about his Greek columns at the Democratic national Convention, laughingly denied that he was born in a manger!

It is vitally important that we remember that he is NOT our savior. He may be Oprah Winfrey’s Messiah, but he is not ours. By virtue of his political prowess he has been acknowledged as the President Elect, and he claims he will be the president of all the people. With so little experience and no record whatsoever of working with people across the aisle, having voted, when he voted, 96 percent with his party, and never bucking them, he has an awful lot to prove. Like the Titanic there’s an awful lot of show and a awful lot of promise. But will it survive it’s maiden voyage. I’d like to hear from you. Your listening to the Lion’s Den. Call me at 706-279-1430 or email me at thelionsden1430@live.com or lafosadelosleones@live.com , or comment here on my blog.

Why do you think this happened? Would it have been different if more Christians were motivated to vote? Do you think folks really understood the issues? Or how about this question? What priorities did Christians have when they went to the polls to vote? Since statistics show that 46% of Christians voted for Obama, do you think some compromised their values for other issues? I think it is time for the Church to be the church! Stop the Stained Glass Masquerade, which by the way is the title of this Casting Crowns’ Song.

Is there anyone that fails
Is there anyone that falls
Am I the only one in church today feelin’ so small

Cause when I take a look around
Everybody seems so strong
I know they’ll soon discover
That I don’t belong

So I tuck it all away, like everything’s okay
If I make them all believe it, maybe I’ll believe it too
So with a painted grin, I play the part again
So everyone will see me the way that I see them

*Chorus*
Are we happy plastic people
Under shiny plastic steeples
With walls around our weakness
And smiles to hide our pain
But if the invitation’s open
To every heart that has been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain
On our stained glass masquerade

Is there anyone who’s been there
Are there any hands to raise
Am I the only one who’s traded
In the altar for a stage

The performance is convincing
And we know every line by heart
Only when no one is watching
Can we really fall apart

But would it set me free
If I dared to let you see
The truth behind the person
That you imagine me to be

Would your arms be open
Or would you walk away
Would the love of Jesus
Be enough to make you stay

Well if the invitation’s open
To every heart that has been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain
On our stained glass masquerade

Is there anyone that fails
Is there anyone that falls
Am I the only one in church today feelin’ so small

We have said a lot about our need to repent during the past month. I listened to Julie Meyer this past week. She was calling the Body of Christ to intercessory prayer. She told about a dream she had where this large bronze angel came down and looked her directly in the eyes and said, “the cry for change is greater than the cry for mercy.” Wow, how that statement resonated with me! Is it possible that we pray, but our prayers are really so superficial? Tell me, what do you think about the prayer life of the church in general? Do we really pray through? Do we pray earnestly, sincerely, passionately, forcefully, effectually? I would certainly like to hear your thoughts on this one. Call me, at 706-279-1430 right here in the Lion’s Den at 1430AM.

This kind of prayer, effectual prayer, is the kind that makes a difference. It’s the kind of prayer that m0oves God. It’s prayer that changes things, the kind that brings Revival. The church definitely needs renewal, and passion to act responsibly with reference to their faith. Maybe this election is a clarion call for Revival in our land.

One commentator said it this way, “We have never elected a president as unknown or as untested as Barak Obama.” He continued, “I guess we will discover whom we have elected!” Isn’t that amazing? What clear evidence of our national naivety! I was incredulous when we elected Bill Clinton for his first term and stupefied when our nation returned him to office for a second term! But I admit that I am literally overwhelmed that we could allow ourselves to be so thoroughly conned, that we would elect such a man as he. As the clueless masses celebrated last night I wept. It’s not as though we weren’t praying. Many were praying all across this nation. We were praying for God’s mercy. We were praying asking God to forgive our nation for the murder of more than over 40 million innocent victims of abortion, whose blood cries out for justice. We were praying asking God to forgive our nation for being one of the world’s largest exporters of pornography. We were asking God to deliver us from the liberal dominance that has controlled the high court of our land, and protect us from the entrenchment of those liberal ideas for another generation through the election of a godly president. Was our cry for mercy not passionate enough? 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “If my people which are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins and heal their land. Will we pray the way He has called us too? Here’s that question in a song by Avalon.

Now is the season for healing
Deeply we need to see God's mercy revealing
Where we have fallen from His way
For we know He gives hope to the humble
Gives light in the darkness
And grace when we stumble
Let us call on His name together

Knowing He will say ... If My people pray
And reach for Me with hearts that are broken
I will not forget what I've spoken
Come and seek My face

And heaven will rain Rivers of My grace overflowing
Night and day My ears will be open
If My people pray Now is the day to awaken
To pray with conviction
For the souls of the nation
So let us call on His name
Whose faithful promise still remains ..

If My people pray
(If My people who are called by My name)
And reach for Me with hearts that are broken
(Humble themselves and pray)
I will not forget what I've spoken
Come and seek My face (Seek Me)

And heaven will rain (If My people who are called by My name)
Rivers of My grace overflowing (Turn from their wicked ways)
Night and day My ears will be open
If My people pray
Let us not grow weary as we wait for the day
When the light turns our night into morning
On our knees, calling Your name as we lift our hearts to heaven Yeah, knowing You will say ...

This past week I was challenged to pray and seek God like never before. Like so many others, I am expecting God to answer by giving us the victory I wanted in the election. Some wonderful things happened. I was intensely aware of God’s presence throughout the entire time that we were seeking the Lord. He just felt so very near! Then there the awesome unction I felt as I preached during this time of seeking the Lord, and God gave us souls! In the last month, three men have accepted Christ as their Savior! God is blessing us in an awesome way. Why? Because we are praying! Our prayers may not have given us the president we wanted, but there are things much more important than who the president is. Presidential tenure is brief! The Bible says that life itself is a vapor, a puff of steam. It is here today and gone tomorrow. We are dealing with ETERNITY! If we pray eternal good may come out of all of this. So, let's keep the faith, and keep praying, until we share together again, in The Lion's Den.