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An Observation of a Wonderful Example of Unity & Character

7/19/2017

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​Pastor Jonathan and I attended the CUFI (Christians United For Israel) Summit in Washington D.C. this week.  Among the many wonderful speakers was Vice President Mike Pence.  The thing that struck me was His obvious armor bearing spirit as he serves with President Trump.

This is not about a political tact or allegiance, but character.  

People of character genuinely honor those they serve and with whom they serve, even in the face of possible ideological or personal differences. People of such character do not take advantage of the personal differences with or perceived vulnerabilities of those with whom they serve in order to advance a personal agenda.  Vice President Pence laid down any personal agendas or ambitions that would conflict with his ability to serve (with) President Trump.  There have been obvious opportunities for a person of lesser character to subtly or overtly seize upon these moments to promote himself or his own agenda.  He has demonstrated integrity and a true grasp of loyalty.  Given the environment and the controversies that have permeated Washington VP Pence is a standout!!

This is a not a promotion of a political personality or party, it is simply an observation of how an individual of faith maintains personal honor and integrity in the service of a greater cause.

Having said all of this, it is my desire to serve our Father with Christ-like character, that I might honor those with whom I serve as we all may Honor our one Lord whom we serve together.  I pray that my involvement in a work that goes far beyond Bethel will never become about me or mine! 

Love my Bethel family!  Let's together get after the heart of the Father so that He can truly have ours!



Jonathan entered into a covenant commitment with David and he honored that to the point of divesting himself, and conferring upon Him, the recognition of His authority and leadership.

1 Samuel 18:3
Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt.
4 Comments
Linda Steinhauser
7/24/2017 06:10:22 pm

So glad you were able to attend the CUPI meeting and that you were able to go with Jonathan. We are so blessed to have such anointed overseers. Loved your message on Sunday about the heart of God and the emphasis on prayer. You are such a great pastor. Again, I love all the scripture you shared. Thanks. God bless Linda

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Benito Wallace
11/1/2018 05:32:56 am

Well, the character is a solid substructure on which the entire life of a person is based. The etiquette is the magic constituent that gives you a special position in the crowd. Your character is something that defines you. A deportment might mean a lot of foibles, but the fact is all earmarks are interrelated with each other. If character is a tree, then habits are the seeds. Better you invest in good practices so that you can reap a good character and clear all the steps of personal development- https://www.reginafasold.com/blog/personal-development-is-a-journey-that-never-ends/ .

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