HAS GOD SAID?

SAINT EDWARD'S CROWN, worn by Kings and Queens of England at their Coronation. Worn by our own Queen Elizabeth the Second at her Coronation in 1952. Like her predecessors she made an Oath during the Ceremony. In front of GOD, laying her hand on the Holy Bible, at the High Altar, she promised to -

'maintain the Laws of God,

and the true profession of the Gospel'

BUT recently a Judge of the British High Court, Mr Justice Beatson of the Queen's Bench, is quoted as stating that -

'There is no place in British law

for Christian beliefs,

despite this country's long history of religious
observance, and the traditions of the

Established Church.'

If this is considered to be a TRUE statement of fact, then it must surely suggest that the Oath taken by the Sovereign at his/her Coronation is of no effect and even hypochritical. These same High Court Judges have also declared that 'This (The United Kingdom) is a secular state.' THUS it seems that the Monarch has now given up, together with almost everything else connected with Government, the right to protect the Faith for which she and her forbears promised to maintain in the Kingdom. One then wonders if the LAW of the land is in fact the Queen's Justice in any way. It seems she has little or NO say in it, its substance or enforcement. Of course this is, politically, exactly the way it is, and the way it has been slowly developing since the 18th century. But it is sad to see our Head of State unable to fulfil her pledge to God; a pledge made null and void by her secular Government! It is in fact total infidelity to the spiritual foundation on which her Kingdom has been built since the days of Alfred the Great.
The High Court made its remarks by way of refusing to uphold the rights of Mr. and Mrs. Johns to advise their foster children against following a gay lifestyle. Owen and Eunice Johns, with a 'proved track record' in caring for children as foster parents, had shared that as Christians they were unable to encourage the view that a gay lifestyle was acceptable, and would be unable to say otherwise when advising children in their care.. The High Court is now suggesting, by its comments, that 'Christian beliefs on sexual ethics may be 'inimical' (unfriendly, hostile, unfavourable) to children. This has left the Johns unable to continue fostering children without compromising their faith. Even to privately hold their personal view based on what they believe is the clear teaching of the Bible, now makes them a potential enemy of the Secular State - which not long ago was considered to be ' Christian' from the Crown downwards. This may be seen as an initial attack on Christian Ethics generally - and the terrible thing is that it has been mounted within what has been seen as a 'Christian Nation', yet is now so weakened and apostate, that there was little or no defence; indeed the attack succeeded! And if it has begun with Gay Rights, do not think it will end or is ending there. Things are now moving worldwide. WAKE UP CHURCH! '

Sound the Battle Cry!

SEE! the foe is nigh!

Raise the standard high for the LORD;

Gird your armour on,

Stand firm ev'ry one;

Rest your cause upon

His Holy Word

Further comment may be found at Christian Concern info@christianconcern.com and I am recommending you to view a Video on the same matter ''John's Judgment'' at http://www.youtube.com/

There is also a link on our Face Book page.

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HAVE I SPOKEN WITH MY SISTER PAT YET? Why yes I have! Last Saturday evening in fact. She has a beautiful voice ( or am I biased ) and it was indeed a very emotional moment. Esther also spoke with her, and we both also talked a little with my nephew Harvey and his wife Marion. It was quite a 'supercharged' occasion. Pat's Birthday is coming up in April as well!

It seems that we BOTH take after our mother in looks! Pat has shared photos of he father as well, but it is difficult to SEE a likeness between him and me. Still a number of things to sort out and understand, but still JOY to find my beginnings, and to be able to identify a little.

Our daughter ELIZABETH is unwell, and in fact in hospital. We trust it is nothing very serious, but she has been pursued by recurring 'boils' over the years, and none of the doctors that have treated her have so far discovered WHY. This time round she has felt really drained of energy and been quite depressed. Being a working woman, with a husband and two young kids this has not been very easy. She sounded bright on the phone though, last night, and we are trusting that the awaited Tests will reveal more, and set her on the road to recovery. Please do pray for her.

Our daughter in law, Janet, married to Michael in the UK, is also unwell, and she will be arriving in Kenya on the 11th of this month to seek medical advice. Esther and I are quite astounded that in the view of our THREE children in England the Medical Services there seem totally under par. I find it personally very hard to believe that our National Health Service has decayed so badly that we have so few competent doctors available. On the other hand I have been glad of the care I have been given here!

THE WEATHER REMAINS DRY and arid. I love the sunshine. BUT it is too hot for ME. I have always been a cold climate person. 80f at night is not my idea of comfort. BUT we thank God for continuing drinking water, and intermittent electric light.

The High School National Results were the best ever for our School, and there has been great rejoicing. The school was 66th in the Nation. It will attract a whole lot of interested parents. BUT financially it will not affect the Homes side of our ministry. The School will be more financially stable but the Homes continue on a downward curve. This week the first of what may be many more Creditors was loudly seeking payment in our Office - for the first time ever!

He went away calm, and without anger - but empty-handed!!

Electricity cost is to increase shortly. Petrol is also increasing in cost - some predict an increase of almost double again in the near future. Food prices rising in advance! All this in the shadow of crop failure, famine and drought.

AND the TAX men have begun to reveal their demands. They have asked more than Ksh.9 million from the School with the promise of much more from the Children's Homes. As I have said we cannot pay them, and thus there will be a long and drawn out argument between us.

Are we perplexed? Are we heavy laden with worries? We take it all to JESUS and leave it there with him.

The FIGHT, the BATTLE, the ATTACK on the Christian, and the Kingdom of God, is obviously not confined to Gay Rights! The Enemy has marshaled ALL his forces, and has opened his Gates to all of them to come forth upon the earth. ''BE PREPARED'' was the Motto of Baden Powell and the Scouts Movement. It used to be very much God and Nation centred, but I am not sure how much it STANDS to day. The School has a Scouts Group, and every year there is an enormous Jamboree here in Kenya to commemorate Baden Powell which takes place near the site of his burial. AND even he is not left alone from the Enemy's attention, and his character and life is besmirched by modern historians and sociologists who now suggest that Baden Powell was himself an undeclared homosexual! We need to be careful - all of us!~ For we are ALL sinners, and have all sinned in one way or another. No doubt all of us have some 'skeleton in the cupboard' - but the fact is we do not have to fear that ''skeleton' if we have declared it and put it away under the Blood of Christ. The devil can accuse all he wants, but if the subject of his accusation is UNDER THE BLOOD, he will draw a blank, and stub more than his toe against the ROCK of our Salvation. Hallelujah.

WE ARE PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY! We have influenza and tonsillitis amongst us, but the majority are all well. We trust in your prayers for us always, and constantly give Thanks for you at the Throne of Grace.

John and Esther