That's a fact, Jack!

That’s A Fact, Jack

By: Dr. Jeff Fuller

We live in a messed up world.  It is truly a most discouraging and disheartening time in the world in which we call home.  All that has transpired around us over the past few months brings with it sorrow, shame and embarrassment.  It is a work of the evil forces of this world to bring us down, destroy the joy of our salvation, and to crumble the foundations.

It was Paul who wrote, “For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. Stand, therefore…” (Ephesians 6:12-14 HCSB)  That right there explains a great deal.  That’s a fact, Jack!

Often, over the last few weeks I have wondered about the warfare being waged against those who stand for truth and goodness.  I have wondered what we could do, who believe on the name of Jesus Christ.

I have come to a conclusion.  It is simple.  Know the facts!  See how simple that is?

Daddy Robertson was given a long-term vacation from the “Duck Dynasty” show, which is about his family and their success as “Duck Commanders.”  Did he do anything immoral? Oh, no; no, he stepped on some toes.  The producers of the “Duck Dynasty” show, the popular A&E Network sidelined him because of comments he made in an interview with “GQ” which reflected his understanding of the scriptural mandate regarding sin, marriage, and God’s forgiveness and love for mankind.  He spoke the truth, but some took exception to the truth, caused a ruckus and he got booted.  That’s a fact, Jack.

Yet, the A&E Network, bullied by liberal, anti-god organizations took exception to his bold stance for Christ.  This from the same network that brings us a mixture of shows, with captivating names and a mixture of “arts and entertainment.” 

Recently, the network released the movie, “Bonnie & Clyde” which praises and glorifies the historical duo who were accused of a killing and robbing rampage that left a mark on our world.  In a listing of the top shows, there are “Storage Wars,” “Shipping Wars,” “Rodeo Girls,” (with show titles such as “Hot to Trot,” “Fight in the Barnyard” and “Rodeo and Juliet”) and “Crazy Hearts/Nashville.” 

This is also the same network that brings us “Dog The Bounty Hunter” with language unfit for human thought, “Dance Mom” who will make you or break you, “Hoarders,” “Intervention,” “Paranormal Cops,” and “Obsessed.”  Honestly, they were bold enough to excuse their booting of Robertson by reminding their audience that they are the ones who brought us “Christianity: The First 2000 Years” and “Mysteries of the Bible.”  Looking back over this list, it is all about money!  That’s a fact, Jack.

Moving from television, think with me about the incidents over the past few weeks.  In the news we saw where a student was dismissed from school for hugging his teacher, a Connecticut school denied a student-led Bible study club the right to participate in the school’s activity fair, and countless others news articles were printed to related to the active plaque of “sin” and “anti-Christian” sentiment in our world.  We are living in a time like no other; a time when evil prevails and goodness and godliness is beaten down.  We are seeing the beginnings of the end.  It is truly a fact, Jack.

I like the post several friends have added to social media as they have responded to the the situation regarding Phil Robertson.  They have spoken truth in a time when it so many are trying to squash truth flat as a pancake.

The Lead Pastor of The Ridge (Georgia) said, “In regards to the Phil Robertson and A&E mess...how many of us would be so bold as to do what he did: 1) spoke the truth from the word unashamedly, but not judgmentally or condescending. 2) spoke about loving sinners and sharing Jesus with them and letting God do the judging 3) then shared the Gospel boldly, succinctly, and in love with the interviewer. In our culture those things are not protected under free speech anymore. But we shouldn't be surprised. It's always been this... way. We should instead be thankful for the platform for the Gospel that God gave them during this time. Be unashamed, church. Speak the truth of the Gospel in love and serve others as Jesus.”

Jonathan Powell, said, “Christ followers, get up, speak up, and share your faith. Our forefathers of the faith were martyred because of their strong faith in Christ. We are almost at this point again. Speak up. It's past time!”

Mike Huckabee said, “Let's stand up FOR free speech and FOR freedom of faith. If we don't, we will one day be told by the government what we can and can't say or believe. It starts in the marketplace. It ends when it gets enforced by the state. We're getting close. I stand for free speech.”

Lastly, remember the words of Jesus: “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you" (John 15:18-19)

Now, that right there is the facts, Jack!

Until next time…