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Wake Up And Smell The Coffee - Part Five

Posted by Blake Higginbotham on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:00:00 AM
The American Epitaph

"Operor vox res , adveho quis may"
It has been a week since we last communicated with one another; but I thought it only right and proper to back off for a few days and give everybody an opportunity to regroup and gather their thoughts. For some, this has been a dream come true, and for others a reoccurring nightmare. For some, the outcome of this election was history in the making, and for others it has been a week of sorrow and mourning the death of a nation as we have known it. Wherever you find yourself right now, remember this, the Spirit is grieved, this nation is divided, and there is a deep sense of groaning in the Earth.

If you are still reading my articles, then I think you know where I stand. I will not be changing my position based on the results of the Election, and I do not have to wait until next year to make my decision. My differences with you and my disagreement with the President Elect, is not about color, associations, or party preferences. Just so you will know, I am a registered independent, and I have a mixed-race granddaughter whom I love very dearly. However, one of my adult daughters made a series of bad choices without my knowledge or approval, that lead to bringing her first and only child into the world. Though I believe that it was a colossal mistake on her part, and one that brought negative consequences and will produce repercussions for the rest of her life, I do not have the power to change the inevitable or live in the past. However, I do have the responsibility to do the right thing by her and my granddaughter.

With that said, I am not writing from a position of arrogance, pride or prejudice; but rather humility, brokenness and disappointment. I am also writing from the heart of a concerned father and a righteous son of Yahweh.

I cannot I remember a time and a season in which I was more energized and excited about the days and months ahead. For a number of months I have been writing to issues and current events that we were all facing and now living. We are living in the time of reformation and should be moving in that direction; but now we will have to continue our efforts from a much weaker position, while combating and resisting the hidden agenda of the President Elect and his administration. Whether you believe this or not, this is a bad day for the innocent unborn and for marriage and family.

It is going to be a moment in history that could alter and amend the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and change forever the things that made this country great. The President Elect has already said that he was going to sign into law "the freedom of choice act" which will allow young preadolescent girls to have an abortion without parental consent, and will most assuredly promote the wholesale slaughter of untold millions of unwanted children. If you are not aware of the horrible effect of the passage of Roe-Vs-Wade in this nation, then you need to really look at the facts and what it has already cost in human life and how that it has demoralized and destroyed this nation from the heart out. Since Roe-Vs-Wade was passed over 50,000,000 babies have been ruthlessly evacuated from their mother's wombs and in some cases your tax money paid for both the abortion, and the mother's recovery.

Now, while the abortion issue and same sex marriage are not important issues to some of us, they are two that will not go away. Do I need to remind you that just two days ago Michael J. Fox the "used-to-be actor," called in a favor for his support for Barak Obama in that he said on nationwide television "that his first order of business needs to be signing into law a bill that will allow stem cell research." The only problem with stem cell research is that the precious life of an unborn baby has to be sacrificed in order to provide the stem cells needed for unregulated research. So you will understand what that entails, it includes late term, or partial birth abortions, where the baby is partially pulled out of the womb and a syringe in inserted into the base of his skull, and the stem cells that are in question are removed. Then the baby is pushed back into the mother's womb where he dies screaming in agonizing pain.

For some of you my writings have been hard and pointed, while others have stated that they helped them focus and renew their strength of resolve. From the beginning it was never my intent to offend or press all of your hot buttons; but rather to shake you from your sleep and awaken you to the reality that we now face. My boldness in addressing these issues has come with a great price; but as with all things, we must count the cost before building or going into battle. In the last few months, I have probably lost a few friends or damaged our relationships to some degree. What really saddens me is some of them prejudged my heart and intent without really understanding where I was going, and without considering what I was saying to be true.
 
What always amazes me about these times is the degree to which we square off and draw lines in the sand when it comes to the things with which we have differing opinions. And it speaks of the level of immaturity and lack of relationship that we still have in the body of Messiah, when we allow political opinions and views to divide and separate us. Most of the people who protested my positions on the issues are professed Christians who do not have a clue, and who are not making a significant difference anyway. In my estimation, their religion is invalid and their lack of interest and involvement in life is a gross abdication of their responsibility, and one for which they will answer with their life in the future. My word to them is, 'Do The Right Thing, Come What May"

Now, if that is not enough, we all have different opinions and views about our first and second amendment rights, and you would be surprised to discover how many of your friends and family could care less about either of them. In recent months, I have encountered a number of professed Christians who believe that the passing of the "fairness doctrine" would do us all a favor by countering the religious preaching and teaching that is presently being broadcast around the world. And while I agree with them in part, I totally disagree with them as it pertains to limiting or taking away our freedom of speech, or by trying to level the playing fields by forcing religious broadcasters to give equal time to opposing doctrines and views.

If we stand down and allow the "fairness doctrine" to become law under this filibuster proof democrat congress, we will all be sorry for the rest of our natural born lives. If we stand by and allow this administration to dismantle our military or disarm all of us, we will be taking two more giant steps toward totalitarianism and tyranny. The Constitution of the United States of America and the Declaration of Independence are the foundation and cornerstones of this great nation, and they are the only thing standing between us and tyranny. They were written to protect us from government intervention and oppression, and they are the only documents that give us the right to bear arms and freely speak our heart and minds about those who represent us. If these documents are altered or changed now by the appointment of liberal, left leaning Supreme Court Justices, we may very well never recover the country which we have all grown to love and respect. Now is the time, this is the day. The question is will you do the right thing come what may? 
 
In conclusion, I remember another Democrat President that served in my lifetime. I was too young at the time to appreciate his famous remarks that have now become historic hallmarks of his legacy; but I will never forget where I was at the time, nor the moment that I received the dreadful news that our President had been shot and was assassinated. Everyone in my classroom that morning began to weep and cry out in fear and disbelief as our entire nation was brought to its knees and disillusioned by the announcement of this horrible event. His name was John F. Kennedy, he was loved by some and disliked by others; but he was our President at the time. One of the things that he is famous for saying was, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Later we found out that the cold war and arms race had brought us to the brink of disaster, and that the Bay of Pigs incident was a Mexican standoff that was just a few hundred feet away from crossing a line drawn in international waters, which would have certainly lead to Nuclear War and the destruction of all life on Earth as we know it. Somehow cooler heads prevailed and we were able to back down our enemies for a season. 

With that said, I will never forget the hopeless feeling that I had that day, and for weeks Kennedy's death was the foremost on our minds. We are now facing a similar crisis in this nation, and one that I am now old and wise enough to understand. This Nation has elected a much different kind of Democrat for their next President, and most of us know that the corrupting power of money and the disgraceful scourge of racism got him elected. We also know that his stated mantra is "Ask what your government can do for you, ask not what you can do for yourself and others"

For this I am deeply saddened and sorrowful. My mourning is for all of us and for those who will come after us. The choice is yours, will you stand with me in fight, or will you now be driven further underground and be silenced by the liberal left and agents of the defeated one?
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Wake Up And Smell The Coffee - Part Four

Posted by Blake Higginbotham on Sunday, November 02, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Resistance Is Not Futile
 
Proverbs 29:1-2He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

Unfortunately, this will be the last opportunity that I have to write to you before Election Day; but I promise you that it will not be the last time that you hear from me concerning the issues that are important to us as a people.
 

This last week I was bombarded with a barrage of emails concerning the upcoming election, and every one of them was thought provoking and informative. Most of them were exposing and revealing the heart and soul of Barak Obama’s platform, and I must say, that it really does not take much discernment to see the direction that he is determined to take this country.


With that said, what I am going to share with you now has nothing to do with all of the emails that I have read, or the things that I have heard about the potential outcome of this election. Instead, I am going to write from firsthand knowledge and experience in hope that you will pass this information along. The battle royal that is going on for the Whitehouse and this country will not be won or lost on Election Day. If you can hear it, this battle is not going to be won or lost based on poll results or the fact that the media has been paid off to give Barak Obama a free ride to the Whitehouse. John McCain has proven himself to be a true patriot and warrior who is a valid force with which to be reckoned. Just a few short months ago, I would not have given him a chance of winning against Barak Obama or Hillary Clinton. He found his true north and has been speaking to the issues that are important to the future of this nation. I personally believe that John McCain can still pull it off, and be instrumental in recovering this nation from the precipice of total ruin.

Until now, we have been like helpless lemurs running headlong over the cliff, at the mercy of our elected representatives. It really saddens and grieves me with what we have become.

As I write this memorial article, I feel a deep groaning and mourning in my heart and soul for this country, and more so for our Children and Grandchildren. The country that we could be leaving to them may be one of division, confusion and chaos, and we will give an account to Yahweh for our lethargy and complacency. If you do not hear me now, we will all suffer the consequences of this Election, and if you are reading this and happen to be someone who is consciously voting for Barak Obama, I want to make it clear to you that while you have every right to vote for whomever you choose; you need to do so with consideration for the will and purpose of Yahweh.
 

You need to really search your heart and look at what Barak Obama represents because if he is elected you will be visiting hardship and pain on every American family, and my household with more than fifty percent of the families of America will be praying against and resisting the change that Barak Obama wants to bring to this country. We want you to know that we do not believe that Barak Obama is Yahweh’s choice, or who He is raising up to lead us in this hour. With that said, we will do everything within our power to drag our feet, and resist his change and philosophy. We are diametrically opposed to all that he represents and do not believe that this country will be better off under his command. He is a dangerous and deleterious influence that in our estimation is demonic in origin and therefore tainted with hidden agendas that cannot be trusted. It has nothing to do with racism, hate or party preferences. It has everything to do with we smell a rat, and there is poison in the pot.   


The title of this article was taken from a statement that many of my Sci-Fi/Star-Trek friends will remember. It is what the Borg collective said every time they were about to assimilate a different species that they considered to be insignificant or less than perfect. They would say, “Resistance Is Futile, you will be assimilated.” What they did not count on was, they would meet with resistance, and that resistance came in the form of humans who would never submit to assimilation, even if it meant their own death and destruction. No matter what happens in the future you have to be willing to live and die for your principles. The Borg collective speaks of the abolishment of personal freedom and individual expression.

It speaks of governmental control and collective thinking that ultimately will lead to a superior species, and universal government. The Borg believed that assimilation would lead to the beauty of perfection. I boldly proclaim to you today that “Resistance Is Not Futile and we will not be assimilated.” We will not bend, bow or burn. Remember that statement? This is where we draw the line. Resistance and Civil disobedience are both allowed and acceptable when the Constitution of the United States of America is being ignored. It is also allowed and acceptable when referring to a higher law and authority is in order.

The scripture does not teach that we are supposed to compromise righteousness and forsake truth just because of the selfish and uninformed will of the majority of the people is being imposed on all of us. That is why the populous vote will not be solely responsible for electing the next President; but it will be the delegates of the swing states that have been uncommitted to this point, who will be responsible to make the final decision. Think about this for a minute, if the populous vote was in favor of Barak Obama, and the delegate vote went to John McCain. Can you image what would happen before midnight on November 4, 2008? Well, let me tell you firsthand that while standing in a line trying to pay for some coffee at a convenience store this weekend, I encountered the vitriol and intimidation that we are all facing from our brothers of color and those that are voting for Barak Obama.

The brothers of color that were in the store were stirring up trouble and calling everybody dumb rednecks who are voting to John McCain, and  everybody else just stood there quiet and afraid to say anything. You could tell the clerk was quite uncomfortable and angry. I do not think that I have ever encountered such a mean spirited, hostile group of voters in my lifetime, and I think that it speaks of what we are really going to face. This is not a time for political correctness or tolerance, it is a time to rise up and speak the truth. Well, you know me, I was not going to let that fly, so I ordered a black and white donut for my wife, and you could feel the atmosphere thicken with hate and animosity. Everybody that was in the line waiting to check out just stood there to see if something was going happen, and I turned around to see them smiling in approval to my statement.
 

And I must say, that if they would have made anymore of my request than the point that I was making, it could have been bad for all of us. So what? I promise you that they do not want to go there. I am not afraid to stand up for my rights and they will not intimidate me or my family. We all better wakeup because resistance and civil disobedience is going to be nothing compared to what is coming if Barak Obama’s support base does not behave itself. I promise you “It ain’t gonna be nothin’ nice” if they try to start trouble in the state of Tennessee. Yes, we are a divided nation and Yahshua Himself said I did not come to bring peace; but a sword. This is our day, and truth will prevail. He that has an ear to hear let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the Ekklesia.         

 

Proverbs 25:26 A righteous man who falters before the wicked is like a murky spring and a polluted well.

2 John 1:8Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward.

Luke 17:1 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come!


We the people have therefore made an informed decision based on the truth of Scripture, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution of the United States of America that we will not allow this country to fall into the hands of despots and ruthless men without resistance. We refuse to submit to the tyranny of socialism or come under the control of a Marxist regime. We demand that you return to the tenets and doctrines that made this country great. We rebuke the notion that the Constitution of the United States of America is a negative charter and will not allow it to be ignored or altered with our changing times. It does not need your interpretation. It needs you adherence and cooperation. There is nothing wrong with the American way of life, and we will not become or continue to be all that we are supposed to be under a liberal, leftist universal form of government. We love this country and our way of life just the way it is and with righteous leadership we will be strong and do exploits. Thank you very much!  

Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
 

Proverb 17:15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.

Proverbs 29:1-2He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
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Wake Up And Smell The Coffee - Part Three

Posted by Blake Higginbotham on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Re: Apostolic Kingdom Dominion –Vs- The American Church System

Good Morning! If you have been reading my many writings over the past few months, then you know that I have been speaking to a number of pertinent issues that we are all facing, and it is my hope that some of them challenged you and caused you think.

Those who know me at all know that I have an opinion, and that I believe it to be qualified. With that said, I realize that it would be almost impossible for me to convey everything that I am thinking and feeling on paper, and it would be equally challenging for you to understand and interpret the thoughts and intents of my heart. You will just have to trust me or pray for me if you have a problem with some of the things that I will be addressing.

When I speak to an issue, I am not speaking to it as a journalist. I am speaking to it from a Kingdom perspective and as an oracle of Yahweh. In other words, our factual existence has nothing to do with the reality of truth. Truth supersedes factual existence, and we all know that truth in the end will prevail.

I realize that we all have different ideas about who would best serve us in government, and I know that some of us have an opinion about what would make our life better here on Earth. Now, I am not going to try to convince you who to vote for in the next election; but in my opinion, one of the candidates and his running mate, clearly represents a more righteous choice than the other, and I believe that Yahweh has spoken to me about who it is that he is raising up in this hour. I, personally, do not care what the polls are predicting. I do not vote based on party loyalty. The color of the states does not mean anything to me. However, I am diametrically opposed to the general platform and policies of the Democratic Party. Now, if they had a candidate who was willing to represent righteousness and truth, and fly in the face of bi-partisanship, then I would vote for that person in a heartbeat. With that said, they have not produced that candidate in a very long time. Also, I am not concerned about voter registration fraud, or the fact that one candidate is trying to buy this election. None of that really matters to me. All of that speaks of the corruption in the process, and we all know who is behind most of those shenanigans. Now, if you are a true believer, and you can vote for “that one” then you will have to accept the full responsibility for your decision. My family voted early, and we are all hopeful that our example will encourage some of our brothers and sisters to get out and vote this year. For the first time in our lives, we have a sign in our front yard that says; “We Voted For This One” LOL

Some of you reading this are probably saying, “I really do not see much difference between them” or “I just do not like either of the candidates running.”

So what? I do not like a lot of things about what we are all experiencing right now; but my silent disapproval is not going to change anything, and it certainly will not make a difference. One of the reasons that we are in this mess is because we trusted our religious leaders and elected officials to direct and govern our lives in a way that would protect our assets and cover our way of life. L Well, all I can say to that is, if a C.E.O. of a corporation anywhere in the world made decisions that caused his company to go into bankruptcy and brought it to the brink of economic disaster, the stock holders would call the board of directors, and would demand that he was dismissed and replaced. If that did not work, then the owners of the company would fire the board of directors, and replace them with some competent men and women that would represent their heart and philosophy in business. Sorry, I know that sounds a little over simplified; but it is the factual existence that we all live with everyday. If the head coach of a team is not capable of leading his team to a winning season within a reasonable amount of time, the owners of the team will fire him, or force him to resign based on their assessment of the situation. Lastly, if an officer in the military makes decisions and choices that appear to be a bad strategy or faulty judgment, he may be forced to resign his commission, or be replaced on the battlefield. I think that you see what I am saying, and I know that most of you do not think that we are capable of holding our elected officials accountable. However, all I can say to that, yes we can, yes we will, and we are not going to take it anymore. They will either govern us in righteousness and truth, or we, the righteous sons, will rise up and call for their resignation. If we are going to save this country from economic disaster and total ruin, we are going to have to speak up now, and let our voices be heard in the streets, the marketplace, and all the way to the White House. If I told you what I really believe about this moment, you probably would stop reading all together; but if any of you are interested in hearing it firsthand, then email me or call me and we will have a healthy conversation.

My friends, we are the last great hope of this nation. We are the saviors coming out of Zion to which Obadiah 21 refers. If you do not believe that we can make a difference, or that all we can do is pray and not interfere, then I pray that you will keep silent, get out of way, and let those of us who believe that we were born in the United States of America for a purpose, to bring some real and lasting change to this country. Now remember, I am not speaking as a political activist, I am speaking as a Son of Yahweh who has been strategically placed and divinely positioned by Yahweh Almighty in a country that has been instrumental in changing the known world in our lifetime, and could very well determine that outcome and end of the whole world. If we do not rise up now, and fully embrace the Original Intent of Yahweh for His man in planet Earth, we will be forsaking His divine purpose, and therefore will give an account to Yahweh for failing to serve the King and His Kingdom.

Have you ever stopped to think what the World would be like if the First Man Adam had not sinned and come short of the Glory of Yahweh. Can you imagine what life on Planet Earth would have been like if the First Man Adam would have ruled righteously in truth from the Garden of Eden? What if the First Man Adam had heard and obeyed the voice of the Spirit, and was fruitful and multiplied? What if he had filled the Earth and subdued it? What if he had ruled in dominion over every living thing that moves on the Earth? Just questions, just words, No? This is the original intent and divine purpose of Yahweh for mankind in planet Earth, and if we depart from that intent or forsake His purpose, we will not want to stand before the judgment seat of Messiah, nor give an account to Yahweh for our complete and total failure. I, for one, will not depart from or forsake His original intent or divine purpose for my being here, and for as long as I have breath and life, I will not give up or deviate from my pursuit of His practical will and purpose for my life. I am a Kingdom minded person that will not accept the status quo as being His best for His people or for this world. We are a remnant of remnants of this generation who have an opportunity to be a part of something that past generations only hoped for; but were never able to fully receive. We have received and are receiving a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. This may very well be the end of all things as we have known them; but it will not be the end of all things. As a matter of fact, we will still be here tomorrow and the next day unless we pass on to our reward, and as for me and my house we will be in hot pursuit of His Kingdom will and purpose, and will be ruling and reigning in life by Messiah Yahshua. Just suppose for a moment that the church age and the time of the gentiles has come to an end, and that we must be about our Father’s Kingdom business, because if we do not align ourselves to fully enter His Kingdom now, we will miss our opportunity and entrance, and another generation will have an opportunity to see and be granted entrance into the Everlasting Kingdom of Yahweh.

Lastly, for those of you who do not believe in a theocratic form of government, or that we are going to rule and reign in righteousness and truth with Yahshua, you might want to consider this. If you live and die having rejected the finished work of Yahshua on the impaling post, then you will be judged by the law of Yahweh, convicted and condemned based on the law of His commandments. All have sinned and come short of the Glory of Yahweh, and the finished work of Yahshua on the impaling post is our only propitiation. Remember, His word endures forever. Also, you might want to consider that if you believe what you have been told about the “Millennial Kingdom” that the Sons of Yahweh are going to rule and reign with Yahshua for 1000 years over nations of fleshy people, who will all be governed by the law of Yahweh. If you did not know this already, please go back and study your Bible, because my Bible tells me that we are going to rule with a rod of iron not a feather. It also says that we are going to dash in pieces those who resist our government. Let Yahweh be true and every man a liar.

Do not buy into this lukewarm, watered down diatribe of the American Church System. It is like arsenic poison, and you will die a slow and miserable death.

The Bible says, you shall know the truth and the truth will make you free. Remember your freedom! And I want to put to rest once and for all the notion of “Separation of Church and State” It was never the intentions of the forefathers for us to ignore or not be involved with government. It was and has always been about the government interfering with the freedom of worship and even assembly. The following is the original letter that was sent by Thomas Jefferson to the Danbury Baptist Association. Please read it for yourself. Thank you.

Gentlemen:

The affectionate sentiments of esteem and approbation which you are so good to express towards me, on behalf of the Danbury Baptist association, give me the highest satisfaction. My duties dictate a faithful and zealous pursuit of the interests of my constituents, and in proportion as they are persuaded of my fidelity to those duties, the discharge of them becomes more and more pleasing.

Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legitimate powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should "make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," thus building a wall of separation between Church and State. Adhering to this expression of the supreme will of the nation in behalf of the rights of conscience, I shall see with sincere satisfaction the progress of those sentiments which tend to restore to man all his natural rights, convinced he has no natural right in opposition to his social duties.

I reciprocate your kind prayers for the protection and blessing of the common father and creator of man, and tender you for yourselves and your religious association, assurances of my high respect and esteem.

Thomas Jefferson, 1802

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