God’s will
I have nothing against Bro. Eddie. In fact, I voted for him during the last election when he ran for President. Together with other fellow born-again Christian, we prayed and cried to God to let His child lead this country. This is the same prayer that almost all born-again Christian around the world concerned about the Philippines is praying. And I am sure, Bro. Eddie together with the people around him have also prayed for wisdom before he filed his Certificate of Candidacy.
As Christians, we ask for wisdom from God on whatever major decision we make all of the time. And that does not spare Bro. Eddie from doing so. We ask God to talk to us… to show us His answer to our prayers through the Holy Spirit – in the form of visions, the Holy Scriptures, through other people, and through the things that happen around us.
When Bro. Eddie was not elected during that election, I was convicted that it was God’s will that he will not be the President of this country. For whatever reason, it is only God who knows why. And I was hoping that God will have this known to Bro. Eddie.
Trust in the Lord
Unfortunately, we Christians are guilty of something. We tend to pray to God to answer us with the answer that we want. We insist to Him that our will is the best choice. Para tayong mga batang paslit na pilit ng pilit sa ating magulang na bilhin ang laruan na gusto natin.
But we know what our Father said… “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not in your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight.” -Proverbs 3:5-6
Save the Philippines
If we insist that the country will be saved from corruption and evil if a leader like Bro. Eddie will be our President – then we are not trusting in the Lord. Perhaps as a Minister, we should be more focused on performing His most important instruction to us – THE GREAT COMMISSION. Save the Philippines by saving more souls. I believe that is the kind of fight that our Christian leaders should choose. If Bro. Eddie becomes the President of the Philippines, this mandate by God to him will not be fulfilled. As the Chief Executive, he will be busy with the kingdom and not busy for the King. Can we suggest that he evangelize all of his opponents in the Presidency?
Was it prophesied?
I have heard from a fellow Christian that it was prophesied by another servant of God who is a foreigner for Bro. Eddie to be the leader of this country. I have no personal account of what was said on that prophesy. But whether it was true or not, leading this country does not only mean you have to be the President. Perhaps, we have misinterpreted what the prophesy really meant? What if it means leading the Filipino country to Christ? And not literally leading the country in the government.
Salt and light
When watching one of the forums on a television involving the different Presidentiables – I noticed one thing about Bro. Eddie. As he talked, I was not able to see in Him the light that a Christian is supposed to be bearing. What I discern is more of an activist running for President – less of a child of God.
I became more worried when on a motorcade on May 1, 2010 which I and my wife volunteered to join at our expense, the caravan passed by a large group of young supporters of Bro. Eddie. They were all in high spirits. I said this crowd is mostly Christians so nothing to worry. Both of us gave them our smile as we show the hand symbol of our candidate. But later on – both me and my wife became worried. Sabi niya wag kang lumapit sa kanila, iiwas mo sa banding gitna ng kalsada. They are becoming verbally aggressive and their actions are short of picking a fight. And sadly, they were judging those on the motorcades (which are all volunteers like us)… “Volunteers kami, hindi bayaran…” They acted almost like the militants in the picket line. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqx4QJ0ftj4
To my mind I said, these youth were only misguided. But then again, inisip ko. Yes indeed… they were misguided. If they were acting and talking in that manner… it is close to saying that Bro. Eddie is possibly talking in this manner just like the way he answer questions on national television. As a leader, the followers usually emulate their leader’s style. Just as the other candidates are mudslinging on each other, or if a candidate uses positive campaigning. This is not to judge Bro. Eddie- my only point is, he should have led his supporters, whether Christian or not, in a campaign attitude which is Christian-like. As Christians, we must be the salt and light of the community wherever we go… whatever we do.
Again, as I said… I have nothing against Bro. Eddie… Why not let us pray again and ask God… Lord, let your will be done… Help us choose who you want us to be the President of this country?
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