I speak this weekend for the purpose of the Glory of God, to lift up Jesus Christ.
My mandate? To present "A Letter to the President" and offer biblical help to all who must, from time to time, speak truth to power. I'm working and praying that you'll take your next step toward Christ this weekend. I feel the weight of it.
While studying I read the words Thomas Jefferson wrote to William Canby in 1813.
"Of all systems of morality, ancient or modern, with have come under my observation, none appear to be so pure as that of Jesus."
Those words are from a man who was president of the United States.
Amazing.
Proverbs 29:2 - With good men in authority, the people rejoice; but with the wicked in power, they groan.
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We're in continual prayer on your behalf, Pastor. We're with you. We're for you. The message this weekend is a high call. His hand is on you for it. You will rise to the occasion by His grace and with His power. Our community desperately needs this message and you are God's man to deliver it!
Posted by: Rob Wegner | May 15, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Mark - I am praying with you and for you that the Holy Spirit of God will give your the words, the courage, and the clarity to deliver this message with grace and truth! Press on!
Posted by: Stan Buck | May 16, 2009 at 12:27 AM
Service was humbling tonight. I am proud to serve Christ along side you brother. I truly felt God speaking through you, you spoke and acted as a man filled with the passion of Christ. If I were to say I was "moved" I believe it would fall short of how I acutally feel. Thank you for being the bold man God has made you. You are an inspiration for those of us who from time-to-time may shy away from sharing their faith with someone in a higher position than they.
Posted by: brianburris | May 16, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Pastor Beeson, I unfortunately missed your letter presentation to the President live due to my participation of my sister's graduating festivities in San Diego. I watched it online. Your letter was outstanding! The way you crafted the letter so that Mr. President could relate to what you were presenting was marvelous. I have been going to GCC for 3 years now and that by far was the best message I have heard from GCC and there have been some incredible messages. I can't wait to buy the CD. I strongly believe that your wisdom, experience, leadership and personality is far superior to most. Your advice to Mr. President was not only excellent, but also, credible. Thank you for the letter! I am really pumped to hear the next two segments of this three part series.
Posted by: Will Cramer | May 19, 2009 at 11:29 PM