Distractions

Shalom Family!

These past couple of weeks have brought a lot of insight and change in the world as we know it. We have gone from birthers to proofers; we have finally finished playing the greatest game of hide and seek ever by the capture and killing of the America's Most Wanted, Osama Bin Laden. The news media gives continual coverage over the how and where the assault in Pakistan took place. What does this have to do with our ever changing world and what does this mean for those of us who believe in bible prophecy? Absolutely nothing! I know there are conspiracy theories on if Bin Laden was truly dead or if he is holed up somewhere. These things do not matter. I will not diminish the military's accomplishment by adding to the suspicion with more theories. These brave men did their job and that is all there is to it. All of these things are distractions! With the constant coverage on every U.S. news channel, our minds are being kept away from other important events that are happening in the world. If you are a believer in the scriptures, then pay attention to what is happening in Israel and her surrounding neighbors! Look for the peace agreements to either take place or not. Look for war to break out in the Middle East. Pay attention to the protests that are happening all over the Middle East. Look at how America has fallen out of favor with the leaders there.

Look at the thousands of people who are worshiping Pope John Paul II's blood. HUH?! Is it me or do these events bother anyone? Or are you being distracted by what others want you to see?

Remember the 10 virgins. 5 were wise, 5 were not but all of them slept. Wake up, Family! Make sure your lamps are trimmed and you have your oil! Psalm 119:105 says your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Proverbs 6:23 says the commandment is a lamp and the law is light. Have the lamp of the word hidden in your hearts and be aware of the distractions that will lead you away from the light!

My 2 Cents

I am very disappointed in the so called Birther claims that the President of the United States is not an American citizen has taken over the news as of late. I did not have one ounce of desire to speak on this issue but since President Obama has released his birth certificate to the media to put to rest this issue and unfortunately, those claims continue to persist. I do not hold to every single ideals of the president, but since he is in office, I do as the scriptures say and pray for our leaders. With that said, this whole thing reminds me of our country's time of enslaving Blacks and those who were free, had to show their freedom papers. Why do I say this? I say this because never has there ever been a time where the president of this country ever been questioned about his citizenship. Never has a president ever had a request made for the presidents academic credentials into very prestigious colleges. These things make me ill! I have been in times past a victim of racism by the police, neighbors, and teachers. This entire mess brings me back just 30 years ago when I had to defend myself against racism. I am not pleased with this issue. If you do not like the president, that is fine. You do not like his policy, no problem; that is your right. But let us call this for what it is, a Black man in this country's highest office and there are citizens who would rather laugh at and point at the undereducated, sagging pants wearing, ebonics speaking, so called hood rat because these unfortunate people do not want a Black man in power. Yes, I said it! It's just the hard truth.