THE ELECTION RESULTS

A lot of believers are now disappointed and sad that the Lord did not answer their prayers regarding the election on November 4. Literally thousands prayed and fasted for this critical time in our history. Some are asking why the Lord would allow those in favor of the slaughter of little babies, and who favor abominations of the worse kind to be elected to run this great country?  I don’t know, but I do know the Lord causes everything to work together for our good. (Not necessarily for our comfort or financial gain. During times of depression in Israel, Habakkuk’s faith spoke:

“Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls —   Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.  The LORD God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer's feet, (steadfast) And He will make me walk on my high hills.”  (A place of victory and joy) (Hab. 3-16-17).

His testimony was:  Everything’s gonna be all right!  And so it will be for God’s people who love Him (Romans 8:28).  

Please keep in mind that the Lord appoints every President we select so as to make them accountable to Him. Let’s obey the Lord and pray for Obama and respect him as our President.   

“Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves” (Rom 13:1-2). We are only to oppose our authorities if they demand we disobey our Lord.

NOTES OF INTEREST

My spiritual sons and daughters meet with me each January in San Destin, Florida to strategize about matters which concern Church Foundational Network. This year we will discuss how we can minister to discouraged brothers and sisters during these times of financial decline. The January meeting is a time of bonding, fellowship, praying for our nation. Each of these Ministers oversee other Ministers in the network.

          Our entire Network family meets in the second week of June of each year. Next June, we meet in Carrollton, Georgia at Christ Fellowship Church, overseen by Marc Limbaugh.

 Thirty ministers, including associate pastors and other leaders meet with me for breakfast and fellowship once each month at IHOP in Pensacola. This is an enjoyable time of chatting about what God is saying and praying for our city, Pensacola, Florida.  If any Church Leader in the metropolitan area of Pensacola desires to be a part of this meeting, greeting and eating meeting, let me know. You are welcome to attend. Our next meeting is Thursday, Nov 21^st.  

  On October 8 and 15, I spoke twice for my spiritual son, Buford Lipscomb, Apostolic Father of Liberty Church in Pensacola on THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST and THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT. Buford and Jim Mather were ministering in Nepal, India and Britain during most of that time. I always am blessed to minister to the Church I founded in 1964 and led for 26 years.   

  I was with my spiritual son, Phil Schrock. at Corner Stone Church, Arthur, Illinois Oct. 17-20. I spoke for him twice on Oct 19. Phil and his wife Pattie founded the growing Church five years ago in the middle of Amish country. It is always a blessing to be with them and their three sons, two of which help in with the Church and the other is in college. They are a close family who truly love each other and the peace of God abides in their home.

 On November 9, I preached for my long time spiritual son and special friend, Jack Hollis, in Marianna, Florida. It was interesting that I spoke on Romans 8:28, 29 which Jack had preached on the Sunday before. I had told him what I was ministering on, but he did not mention he has spoken on it on November 2. My sermon title was: EVERYTHINGS GONNA BE ALL RIGHT. Both messages fit the times and needs. I met with his leaders on Sunday night on the patio of Jack and Shellie’s home. They are a fun bunch and love Jack and Shellie deeply.  Jack should be named, Nathaniel. He is a man without guile.

 By the way, I preached on Romans 8:28 while I was with Jack. He was aware of my sermon topic, but did not tell me until after the service that he had preached on the same Scripture the Sunday before. The title of my message was EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE ALL RIGHT.  Of course we did not deal with the same points, and the Church received the messages well. To read the gist of the message, see www.kensumrallministries.com

 All of our sons and daughters and their families will meet at our oldest daughter, Beth Diamond’s home, for Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday Nov. 23. Beth is our oldest daughter. She lives directly across the street from Wanda and me. Marlene, our youngest daughter, lives five houses down the street and they are always available to us. Our two sons, John and Stanley, live near us in Pace, Florida.

 We have met as an extended family on Thanksgiving for many years making it a favorite time for Wanda and me. We are expecting about thirty for the dinner.