As Americans gear up to cast their vote in less than 34 days, one thing is sure, Vice President Pence isn’t taking anything for granted. As soon as his plane touches down at Dobbins Airforce base outside of Atlanta, Pence did a traditional meet-and-greet with statewide political officials, including Governor Kemp.
Mixed in the crowd was the who’s who of the Evangelical Republican Movement, from Presidential Faith Advisor Paula White to the President’s legal counsel, Jay Sekelow, to Pastor Jentzen Franklin. The ensemble of evangelical heavyweights have all shown up to hear from the Vice President. As soon as Reed introduces the Vice President, Pence makes it clear to the crowd that he is first and foremost a Christ-follower.
“I’m a Christian first and Republican next, in that order,” the Vice President insisted.
Upon hearing these words, the crowd went wild. For a minute it seemed as if the crowd was transported to a country Baptist church. Making a direct appeal to the crowd, Pence stated, “we have a President who has stood for faith and freedom.”
“We’ve stood up for those who serve,” declared Pence who wanted the crowd to know that the Trump Administration is a law and order administration. “All of my heroes wear uniforms,” he stated as he reassured the crowd that the administration has and will stand by law enforcement. “We stand behind the Blue Line,” he added amid enthusiastic cheers.
The President has appointed 230 Federal Judges and selected 2 Supreme Court Justices, with a third, Judge Amy Comey Barret, in the early stages of meeting US Senators. Pence was with Judge Barrett the day before his Atlanta visit and reminded his audience of how historical it is for a sitting President to appoint three Supreme Court Justices. He also built up Judge Barrett as a woman of faith. Barrett, a Catholic, was criticized by a US Senator during her Federal court Appointment as being dogmatic about her faith. At these words, the crowd booed. Pence aligned himself with Barrett by stating, “That same dogma lives inside of me also!”
“I couldn’t be prouder to stand with a President who is pro-life,” Pence asserted. He then compared the administration’s record on abortion issues to that of Former Vice President Biden’s pro-choice record.
“By closing the border to China, the President bought us time and saved countless lives,” the Vice President asserted before soon transitioning to the issue of education.
Pence shares that his wife Karen, who is a schoolteacher at a Christian School, is back in the classroom teaching. He encouraged the audience, insisting that the country will get through COVID-19.
Pence then wrapped his speech up on a high note, reminding his audience of the importance of faith in America and asserting once more why he believes the Trump administration needs four more years.
“This is a time of testing, the next few days to the election. We are coming to a time of choosing,” he said.
He closed his time by quoting 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people who are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face then will I hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
The crowd joined in unison with his words. He emphasized the “heal their land” phrase in the Old Testament passage.
“The sweetest words we ever hear,” he said, “is I’m praying for you.’” Christian Headline News
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 1 Timothy:1-6
