06-20-2007

American History for the Nations

By Renae

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I was blessed to attend Youth with a Mission’s Teachers for the Nations school in Tyler, TX. I don’t remember exactly how many nations were represented in my school, but we had quite a variety. My classmates were from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Nepal, Latin America, and even Canada, of all places. They all came to the United States to study America’s Christian history. They wanted to understand the principles of liberty so they could impact their nations, not to turn them into America, but to fulfill God’s plan for their country.

I believe one of the misunderstanding about the Principle Approach is that it is just about America. Yes, there is a focus on the history of this country, but how can we love other nations until we love our own? Love is the only thing that will empower individuals to reach out to their neighbor. Love will inspire the study of history to see what God has done and is doing.

The individuals I studied with had a passion for their countries. They loved their nations so much they studied about the founding of America for a whole year, because they realized the liberty we have in this nation is from God. They knew that the best way to bless their neighbors was to learn where liberty comes from, how it spreads, and how to protect it.

Isaiah 9:7 says, “There will be no end to the increase of His government.” Christ’s government is not just for America. He is working in every tongue, tribe, and nation. Liberty is for everyone, first internally and then externally. I can’t wait to see were Christian self government will triumph again!

-originally posted on the bibleprinciples yahoo group-

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4 Comments

  1. Dana 06-22-2007, 1:24 am

    Gee…I think I’ve read that somewhere before…: )

    It reminds me of something I read recently by Noah Webster about education and American history. I don’t think he would have liked the idea of the “global citizen.” I’ll have to dig up the essay and post on it later!

  2. Renae 06-22-2007, 10:10 am

    Dana,
    I look forward to reading it!
    Globalization reminds me of the Tower of Babel. Everyone wanted to come together in direct disobedience to the command,”Fill the whole earth.” Diversity was God’s plan. It seems to me that “global citizens” would lose their distinction as tongues, tribes, and nations.

  3. Dana 06-23-2007, 2:34 pm

    I definitely agree with you. It is difficult, because at the same time I think we do need to recognize the unity of the church across cultural boundaries.

    And I didn’t realize my gravatar thing came up on this site. They are weird…follow you everywhere. Mine happens to be my two year old’s right eye…

  4. Renae 06-23-2007, 2:58 pm

    Dana,
    Yes, I agree. The church is united in Christ and He is worthy of being praised in as many creative ways as there are individuals. Every nation will express His praise according to their unique gifts. As the church we can celebrate diversity the way God meant it to be. The full expression of His glory. I can’t wait to see Heaven!
    Thanks for the conversation! I appreciate your insight.

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