The solution is to return to our
foundations. William Penn warned, “If we will not be governed by God then we
must be governed by tyrants.” Benjamin Franklin said, “I have lived a long time
and have observed that God governs in the affairs of men. Unless the Lord
builds the house they labor in vain who build it. Unless we rely on His aid in
this political house, we will be no different than the builders of Babel.” In other
words our choice is HUMILITY OR HUMILIATION. Wasn’t this illustrated in King
Nebuchadnezzar, King Belshazzar and Haman? 2 Chronicles 7:14 announces, “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, will
forgive their sin, and heal their land.” James 4:6b says “God is opposed to the
proud but gives grace to the humble.” In other words, it is HUMILITY OR
HUMILIATION.
At the core our Foundation is the
person of Jesus Christ. I find myself drawn more than ever to the unique
message, death, resurrection and person of Jesus. There is something about Him
that transcends religious, political and relational barriers. He is the clue
and climax of history and in Him I feel a surge of hope. He had no motorcades,
no armies, no parades, no weapons or secret service. His tools were a towel, a
cross, an empty tomb, a few scars and a handful of insignificant ragamuffins who
became the most unstoppable force in human history. In time people everywhere
said, “There is another King. His name is Jesus!”
Surely this can happen again.
Isn’t God’s grace still available? If there was a first Great Awakening can’t
there be a second? If God could reach the brutal Ninevites … can’t He do the
same thing today? If a Nebuchadnezzar was reached … can’t our leaders be
reached today? The choice is HUMILITY OR HUMILIATION.
Speaking Opportunities
April 1 Jefferson
Parish LuncheonApril 4 Grace Adventures Celebration
April 17 Oilfield Fellowship
April 22 30-minute television program
April 22 Profile of Champions Outreach
April 26 WW2 Museum
May 4 Countryside Fellowship in Savage, MD
Grace Adventures 3rd Anniversary Celebration
Throughout the fall I watched
person after person became downcast in the aftermath of the government shut
down and polarization. Many people of Faith were discouraged at the very time I
was seeing God show up daily in Caesar’s household. At our gathering this
month, I had a Louisiana State Senator and two Representatives, an attorney, a
former New Orleans Saints player and a pastor speak of their faith while
illustrating how a new breed of courageous leaders are being raised up to serve
with courage and integrity. It was a cherished evening. One surprise was a formal
House of Representatives Resolution NO. 58 commending GRACE ADVENTURES
“spiritual support provided to the legislators through Michael Sprague’s
ministry as chaplain of the Capitol Commission.” It was signed and sealed by
the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
3rd Anniversary Celebration In Pictures
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Rep. John Schroeder |
Pastors Bailey, Young and Sprague |
Michael