I’ve seen it before. You live long enough, you see it more than once. Someone gets caught participating in the very behavior that he or she is trying to eradicate from the planet.
One more time the mighty have fallen. In disgrace and humiliation Rev. Ted Haggart has stepped down from a position of political power to one of long lasting ignominy. The face he wore while he was being interviewed in the car and admitted to purchasing meth and getting a massage from a gay prostitute will join the pictures of Jimmy Swaggart crying and saying “I have sinned” and Tami Faye Bakker with her masquera looking like melting wax.
It was reported that he “had the president’s ear” and there are pictures of him shaking hands with the President. He appears to have been connected as president of the National Association of Evangelicals to the political structure of this country.
All the his work attempting to advance the kingdom of Christ, and a gay escort, Mike Jones, may have been the doorman to usher him through the gates.
Christ was very clear that His kingdom was the complete opposite of the political system. I have heard many a preacher preach it, but I see few, if any, live it. Power is such a temptation. The belief in raw naked power is intoxicating. It was, in fact, one of Satan’s temptations for Christ while He was in the desert.
Ted, now that you lost everything, you are rich. Now that you are in mourning, you will be comforted. God blesses those who see their need for him. Now that you are humbled and humiliated, God can raise you up.
I realize your political capital is bankrupt. Everything political is falling away. Those who are still in power will continue to distance themselves from you. You are poison to what they are promoting. After all they still believe the idea that political power can usher in Utopia, and what has happened to you does not help their cause.
With this outing, you can experience the freedom that you no longer have to hide such a painful secret. It also means that you are free from the beliefs that God’s kingdom is advanced through our country’s political system.
All that is Christ’s love, is marshaling around you to draw near to your broken heart. His love is massive and embracing. You may be closer to the kingdom than you have ever been.
So Ted, from one fool to another, welcome, brother, to the kingdom. Be prepared. The love that is here will overwhelm you. It is wonderful to be in this kingdom where we can be our truest selves, and we are loved, valued and cherished, acknowledging who we really are, flawed, imperfect creatures and...human.
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It wasn't until I was completely humbled and fell to my knees in pain that I sought to solidify my relationship with God. I have realized that I have been relying on myself and others to guide me through and enlighten me. I have no realized that God is the one I should rely on. I have never felt so loved as I do now...through all the pain and misery I have been going through was of my own doing. I stepped away, and became a "faker". A wannabe Christian. Telling people, but not really living the word. Now, I am learning. The hard way, I suppose. But at least I'm learning. Sometimes the only way to get the lesson is to take the test. I've re-established my relationship and devotion to God. Learning that I can be built back up the right way. Being broken was one of the best blessings I've ever recieved. It still hurts, and I still cry and I still get upset. But, I know that God is walking me through this. Leading me with love, grace, mercy and understanding.
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