Mike Johnson's Speech Causes Alarm

[@laurawells3935]

I read a piece today about an Isreali woman who was risking everything to pick up Palestinian people who needed to attend doctor appointments and receive care for their conditions and her struggle. She laid it out pretty plainly. Her heart is torn for the deaths and injuries dealt to HER people. It was also torn by the deaths and injuries to innocent Palestinians. She refuses to give up and I pray for her safety. This is what answering the call of God is. She chooses love. She chooses humanity. And she is willing to die for it. NO greater love exists.

[@yabits]

You say you pray for her safety. Who is she in danger from? What is her name? "Risking everything to pick up Palestinian people" does not make much sense.

[@JRW4449]

​@@yabits the real and present danger from the tragedy of war? If you google with some basic details you will find the article which includes the ladies name.

[@yabits]

@@JRW4449 writes about googling. I will challenge you to put the search terms you use -- and whether the article appears on the first two pages returned by Google. One thing for certain is that she's not picking Palestinians up in Gaza. Which means the occupied West Bank -- which means the threat is coming from her fellow Israelis.

[@JRW4449]

@@yabits and you are right, they no longer go into Gaza. But she is one humane person who is defying the evil on both sides

[@JRW4449]

@@yabits my first message has disappeared. "Israeli woman taking Palestinians to medical appointments " found the article. The person is Yael Noy and it is a BBC article written on the 7th December

[@silverghostcat1924]

Someone who tries to use their religious testimony, as a vehicle to gain power, is not someone to be trusted. Especially, not by those, who have a different faith.

[@donaldwert7137]

Even those whose faith is, in theory, the same have reason to distrust/mistrust Johnson and those like him, all because of their actions. While the man's faith may be genuine, his application of it pushes people away rather than inviting them in. Worst of all, he and those like him seem to be OK with that.

[@respawnpoint7677]

Your stories led you to ministry. Mike Johnson's desire involves a LOT more control, including of non-Christians. I don't ever fear that you will try to force me to follow your god - which isn't something I can say about Mike Johnson.

[@darlenegriffith6186]

You are spot on! Mike Johnson wants to force people to submit to his god. He has little to no respect for people's free will.

[@spiritousful]

i like the refence to LOT.

[@wascawywabbit0987]

MJ's god is not the god he wants us to think it is.

[@ikeus685]

@@darlenegriffith6186 His god... Not Jesus Christ. That Huge glaring distinction that we're mising ... He doesn't talk Jesus Christ Humanities Savior from ourselves.

[@paulcoy9060]

I remember a story about some Pope, who held banquets, and drank alcohol, had women always around, and a guy said, "Other Popes didn't act like this," and the Pope replied, "My predecessors didn't know HOW to be Pope." Johnson strikes me as someone who wants that kind of power, for ill reasons.

[@barbcarrier3702]

Power & money! Hypocrites vote BLUE

[@Jam-m7m]

@@barbcarrier3702 yes. Thank you. Vote Blue

[@georgedunn320]

Was that Pope Alexander VI?

[@paulcoy9060]

Don't know, I just remember the quote.@@georgedunn320

[@enough1494]

For self gratification, he will lead Murica into salvation….imagine the brownie points he thinks he will earn? A seat next to God!

[@Bob20011492]

I think one of the things that alarms so many people about Mike Johnson is his mild mannered appearance. He seems so unassuming. And yet, and yet, he is associated with some of the most dangerous events and attitudes that have come to pass in the last few years. I remember a phrase, from the post-WWII era I believe - "the mediocrity of evil." Every book can't be judged by its cover. Mike Johnson can't be ignored because he's so ... modest. May we have the wisdom and discernment to see through surface appearances, and rightly judge the threats that may lie beneath. Amen

[@seand.g423]

Unfortunately, that whole "mild mannered" shtick is exactly the kind of bullshit facade that Stateside """centrists""" tend to eat right tf up...

[@blackc1479]

Yep, dude has major league Dolores Umbridge vibes. I've been trying to put a name to the feeling I get whenever I see him, and that's probably the closest I'm going to get.

[@darlenegriffith6186]

​@@blackc1479A sanctimonious self-righteousness seems to ooze out of Mike Johnson in an almost palatable way.

[@juliachildress2943]

@@blackc1479 excellent comparison. A veneer of civility hiding a heart of evil.

[@bmiles4131]

@@blackc1479. I had to look up that name. I also had to look up mike Johnson. Yikes. I recognize his face. I’d heard him talk just a few minutes and had to see if it was satire or for real because for me he had Kai Winn Adami vibes. I guess these characters were based on the Mike Johnson’s of the world, I think it’s the over the top phoniness that I assumed was visible to everyone nowadays. Guess not.

[@dianewiegel7136]

I was just in a hospital room with my friend's 27 year old son who has struggled with addiction. He had a cardiac arrest and had to intubated and could not be saved. His parents signed papers for organ donations and his heart will be going NC and his lungs to Ohio. I asked if I could hug his sister and she said yes and it was a real hug. I touched his arms and said quietly angels will be with you. I know when goodness shines through , it shines on its own and not because we blow it through a loud horn. Every ounce of love floating through that room was pure

[@jmckee454]

The difference between you two is that he is a wacko and you are not. Also, you are giving him so much leeway and kindness, when his words are actually extremely dangerous, not simply tainted. Thank you for extending so much love and charity to another as an example to us. It still doesn't alter the fact that he is dangerous. Much love to you.

[@TimJohnsonBizNet3]

Pastor Ed wants to help us get closer to God. Doofus Speaker wants to get himself closer to ultimate power

[@jmckee454]

@@TimJohnsonBizNet3 I so agree. Thank you. Not to compare, but to compare. Pastor Ed IS a Shepard and MAGA Mike is a wolf trying to take Christians and all others down. That is the tainted power that he wants to wield under the cover of Christianity. And unfortunately, I am not as loving or forgiving as Pastor Ed is.

[@TimJohnsonBizNet3]

@@jmckee454 With you on that. SOOOO tired of idiots giving my faith a bad name.

[@jmckee454]

@@TimJohnsonBizNet3 Thank you for being out there. My question to myself is , what can I do? Or what more can I do? This insanity is getting serious...

[@Maggie-zr2ow]

@@jmckee454 I’ve been thinking about what I can do too and every time I come to the realization that I can’t be scared to speak up whenever and wherever. I won’t turn away from distasteful people and not say anything anymore. A lot of people walk away, or become quiet because it’s obvious there is nothing we can do to change the distasteful people and their distasteful behavior. And I think that’s dangerous, because while it’s true I think we have to say something to counter it, to mark how wrong it is. Otherwise we could be sending the wrong message.

[@robertandleonaburnsroberta7023]

Love your precious heart, Paster Trevors ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Pawpatrol119]

Thank you Ed for giving your testimony at the start of the video! I have been watching for a few months and I know the voice that you hear!!! Thank you Lord that I do!!!

[@mariakollar5518]

If one’s behavior, speech, and actions aren’t Christ-like, then one cannot claim the name Christian.

[@auntiejen5376]

I can't agree with you because there are many who have been born-again but still have a lot to learn about what it actually means to be a Christian. Any one of us can stray. We just all have to trust God to bring us back.

[@seand.g423]

Then _actually explain_ the last 2000 years. None of that "Crusades were purely secular", "Kamloops wasn't based on Rome" CYA bullshit, _actually explain_ it. We could all use a good laugh out of something other than sheer mental fracture, atp...

[@auntiejen5376]

@@seand.g423 You want me to explain the last 2000 years? If you mean explain everything that has gone wrong, it's people. We can screw up anything, and more often than not, we do. That's why it's not wise to put your faith in people.

[@jaquellae]

I'm of the opinion that anyone who claims to be Christian is Christian, even if their actions aren't "christ-like." Isn't a big part if Christianity is that humans will usually fall short?

[@auntiejen5376]

@@jaquellae We definitely fall short... Being a Christian doesn't mean being perfect. We want to be more and more Christ-like as we learn more about what that means.

[@jamesjarvis3486]

God speaks to us in a still, small voice, and it is far too easy for it to get lost in the storm of our lives.

[@Newton-Reuther]

I'm fairly convinced that Mike Johnson believes that he actually spoke to God in a literal way.

[@catherinemacaskill1421]

The god of the Republicans is a mean, vengeful, violent and cruel. The teachings of Jesus were simply: love God above all else and your neighbor as yourself. Jesus would be considered a liberal in today's world. Wearing the title of Christian doesn't make you one. Many wearing that title are at best hypocrites and at worst vengeful and selfish and cruel and corrupt.

[@c.a.newsome2437]

That has been my experience.

[@CallieCatCuddles]

​@catherinemacaskill1421 You are absolutely correct, and I've been saying that for years! Research I've done in psychology, child psychology, and medical science backs it up.

[@davidroberts1689]

God speaks to us in a still. Then don't drink so much.

[@nitanice]

I'm Jewish, pretty non-religious, and have no idea how your video came up as a suggestion. I watched it with skepticism and tried to filter through the overtly Christian stuff. At the end, I was still a bit puzzled about what to think. But looking at the comments of those who watch your channel, I'm truly impressed by the kindly and apparently knowledgeable folks who watch you. So just a thanks to you and your subscribers for being nice folks I'm proud to call fellow citizens and neighbors. 🙂

[@sueinlove4772]

So thoughtful and beautifully worded. Thank you for contributing!

[@CallieCatCuddles]

@nitanice, I'm also not religious, but I used to be a "Christian" because my parents were. I was disillusioned by churches that were not led by men of God and fell away. I actually found God by myself as I struggled through some difficult times, and one day, he spoke to me, as the good pastor described in this video. I was given a command, shook my head thinking I'd gone crazy, but he spoke to me again with the same command! My thoughts were very confused because I had been very suspicious of stories like this from the bible. But I obeyed and found out information about something that had JUST happened that I would not have known for several more months otherwise! When this channel showed up as a suggestion, I was also puzzled and almost dismissed it. But I now know that opportunities, suggestions, and whispers in my mind are sometimes other worldly messages I'm being given. My experiences lead me to believe in the good pastor and disbelieve the speaker as I think the first is absolutely genuine and the other is an obnoxious maga charlatan.

[@rylian21]

Bagrisung, fraynd. (I hope Google translate got that right.)

[@nitanice]

@@rylian21 it did not. come again? Fraynd sounds like friend. What is Bagisung?

[@rylian21]

@nitanice Well, dang. It was supposed to be Welcome, friend.

[@kariburlon5790]

I absolutely hear what you're saying. And I agree. I also can't get over this emense feeling that he's incredibly dangerous. And that feeling is based within my own testimony. And I'm not sure how to get past that with certain people. Especially those with a position of power. 😞

[@kennethwiggins9015]

And again, thank the Lord for Shepards like you.

[@juliachildress2943]

I heard Dan McClellan say something like this about the way we engage with and read the Bible: Are you reading the Bible as an instrument that will bring you into relationships with people, or are you reading the Bible in order to establish power over people? Mike Johnson and his ilk fall into the second group. Their "faith" is a club used to exert power over others, which is decidedly the antithesis of what Jesus taught.

[@arianahoule7223]

I too, "hear," messages and they are usually said with great humor. I imagine God would have an unending source of comedy routines. Thank you for sharing a personal story. Taming ego is a full-time job. I think, when we die, all we can take with us is our integrity. Sending loving and peace-filled thoughts to everyone.

[@graceolsen826]

Mike Johnson is third in line to the presidency of the United States, and has actual power to use his theology in a way that is counterintuitive to the laws of our land. Whereas your theology is one of love, his is one of power and force.

[@TruthWillprevail13]

Jesus has turned my pain into purpose. It’s been a tough three years. But I got so much closer to the Lord. As a single mother I’m struggling. Struggling to buy groceries struggling to pay rent every month is a battle. My health is also fading since having a heart attack Jesus heal me. But I trust your plan Lord. Lord please protect and provide for my boys. Both of my sons are autistic so they are challenging at times. Thanks to God my children have made so much progress now that I’m homeschooling them but my hours to work are limited. I will keep faith in you Lord Jesus no matter my struggles.

[@cjb3474]

I pray for your health and for your heartfelt care and education you provide to your boys. You may not realize it but I am sure you are an inspiration to your boys as well as to others.

[@Picturedragon]

The essential difference is that you center compassion in your message, but he centers power.

[@BilingualHobo]

It's not about the message it's about the vibes around the messenger.

[@blackc1479]

Absolutely. The first time I heard him speak, it made me imagine him telling someone "well, sadly, I'm now going to have to take your skin" with that little aw shucks smile.

[@leperlord7078]

"It's not about the message it's about the vibes around the messenger." That is not 100% The message, good or bad, is to be said in church, home bible studies,a street corner, etc Preaching on taxpayer's dimes to millions of others and no faith is disrespectful and seems unconstitutional innit And yes,Johnsons "vibes"..........Not good

[@Michael-nf1ej]

Separation of Church and State. Have NO other gods before you Mike Johnson.

[@Sunweaver593]

The same type of thing happened to me. At a time when I was in a great deal of stress and anguish and anger I cried out “what am I going to do?!” And that quiet voice said “Come back to me”, and my spirit was immediately quieted. And then I got mad because I was enjoying my “woe is me-ness” and couldn’t anymore. God’s voice is always soft, quiet and very terse. There was also a time when I was at a red light and just before it turned green I heard the word “wait”, so I did. A group of kids came from behind me, racing on skate boards to go thru the intersection. If I hadn’t waited I would have run them over. The guy behind me was not pleased.

[@DrPhilGoode]

Job 37:4-5: After it a voice roars; He thunders with His majestic voice, and He does not restrain them when His voice is heard. God thunders marvelously with His voice; He does great things which we cannot comprehend.

[@rhondawinchester2240]

You just don’t know how much it means to me, I was taking a nap I’m going through a lot. When I woke up and looked at my phone. I usually watch videos of updates. Trump trials. Indictment. Waiting for trump to be held accountable. Frustrated by how long it’s taking. Just thank you so much.❤️🙏💙

[@lilianfowler7988]

When I hear you speak, I feel you are sharing Faith in Life. When the Speaker and others pushing politically towards Religious Nationalism speak I hear Fear being used gain power which is Human Ego. IMHO. Fear begets Rage and Hate.

[@sueinlove4772]

And that fear is precisely what he/they want you to feel.

[@kimriggs5292]

I beleive that the Holy Spirit "speaks" to our spirit. That's how we understand things that we couldn't otherwise. Not an audible voice, just a sudden knowing.

[@contrafax]

Your testimony is PERSONAL. You are not saying GOD told me to rule the country. You are reporting that GOD told you he didn't need the church painted. I tend to believe when people report things like that. There is no personal gain for you in this report.

[@Larrymh07]

I agree with you and couldn't have stated it better. In other words, I don't trust anyone who comes at me with 'God told me to tell you' or God told me to lead the nation such and such a way. No thanks.

[@maremma14]

@@Larrymh07 Agree with both you and the OP. I would put it this way: People distrust testimony they perceive as SELF-SERVING. There are, I think, two levels at which that testimony can be self-serving. First, the testimony can oh so conveniently validate the testator's agenda, status, success, or whatever. Second, the testimony may imply that the testator has a closer relationship with God than they do. Rev. Ed's testimony illustrates the exact opposite of this, which gives it its credibility. When God told Rev. Ed that if He needed the church painted, He could do it Himself, I would understand that as saying, "Don't think you can do Me any favors; your relationship with Me is not about favors, so don't presume you know Me better than you do." The experience Rev. Ed describes in his testimony came in the wake of great loss, which makes me think of the Book of Job. When God finally spoke to Job out of the whirlwind, He essentially told Job, "Have you considered how little you know about this world? What makes you think you know what I do or should do?" Job got the message.

[@patriciajohn8196]

Your testimony was in humility and grace, his was feigned humility, and self aggrandizing.

[@wleebraz]

Me too. My testimony is wrecked by 30 years of wrestling with drug addiction. I have heard voices. They stopped when I finally kicked crack. 22 years clean now, but that does not mean that they were good years. I became a Christian when I was 18 in a Jesus People commune. 72 years old now. Do the math, I find it hard to myself. (Joke, sorta) Had to come back and tell you that I felt that testimony that you gave. God love you my friend.

[@sueinlove4772]

I don't believe your testimony is wrecked. God challenged you, and you turned your life around. We are here to do precisely that -- to learn from our mistakes, demons, tragedies, or whatever you consider to be your sins. One becomes more fully human through embracing their pain so they can better understand others who suffer. Your only duty is to help others by sharing your story and showing them compassion and empathy. ❤ Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@carmenv5160]

Thank you. You put into words what I've been feeling about this. 🕊

[@jackieelliott7865]

Thank you so much for this video Reverend Trevors. So tired of politicians without authentic testimonies cloaking themselves in the faith only to use it for ill. My prayer is that Johnson's rhetoric causes alarm in his followers.

[@ebybeehoney]

His testimony is soiled. His testimony is tainted.... This is perfectly accurate to what I felt as soon as I heard what he had said. It made me feel off ... dirty... And I shuddered.

[@elainemaldonado2932]

Your soul heard his voice it happened to me 🙏🏼🛐

[@reneealexander2248]

You are talking about integrity and character, which is the only thing we will take to heaven. Thanks Pastor

[@victoriajohnson8893]

Amen. Character and integrity is established when you have fully committed to God’s ways.

[@davebainbridge902]

Thank you Rev Ed

[@morthanalittle]

What a lovely and important message Rev Ed. I thank you. 🙏🏼♥️ Kelly

[@bluelady549]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Reverend. I wish we could trust Mike Johnson as wedo you. We should be able to. And yet, we have been shown exactly who these people are, over and over again. I dont see Christian acts coming from that faction, only cruelty and greed. Blessings to all.

[@marenschuman1542]

This is awesome. Thank you for sharing and teaching. Bless you.

[@Capt_Caveman205]

My wife just gave me the strangest look when she heard me watching you. See i am personally a nonbeliever..as much as i want to believe and used to pretend to others and to myself that i was and truly wanted to be, i dont. And my wife knows this. So when she heard you coming from my phone and found out i never miss one of your videos she wanted to know why. I told her to just listen to what you are saying. We may have different beliefs but i trust that you are truly a good man that truly believes and mean what you say. Your good works and the love you put out into the world comes from a sincere place. I try to do the same thing even if it doesn't come from a place of faith. Even though we come from very different places i feel a kindship with you. Your testimony isnt tainted so i trust you and your motivations. If i ever manage to find a way to the faith for real this time itll be because of you. I have my 🤞. Thank you for all you do Rev Ed. Edit: my wife is a Christian so she has high hopes lol

[@judybaker5282]

Being a Christian is as simple as loving God because he loves you so much. I as a Christian love you. Bless you forever.

[@Capt_Caveman205]

@judybaker5282 i may not be a believer but i love you too. You seem to be a very kind person and i appreciate your reply. I wish you all the best.

[@judybaker5282]

@@Capt_Caveman205 I have a young grandson that hasn't accepted Jesus as his Savior, and it breaks my heart. I want to spend eternity with him. Are you in the military? My son served in Iraq or does Capt Caveman mean something I am not aware of.

[@Capt_Caveman205]

@judybaker5282 no ma'am im not in the military. Im not sure if he is used by the men and women serving our country as some sort of icon. I got that nickname a while back because i look like a caveman with my long beard and hair plus he was one of my favorite cartoon characters as a child. Please tell your grandson that his service to our country is much appreciated. And im sorry i couldn't be any help with your question.

[@EriktheRed2023]

Thank you for clearing that up for me. I learned something about the Speaker.

[@timothymalone7067]

Thanks for your message! Always insightful.

[@kevinjohnson7839]

Amen 🙏 ❤. Thank you. Blessings to you.

[@earlpulphus3653]

He is now a politician he needs! To keep his faith to himself LOTSA LOVE BROTHER MAN❤❤❤ right on!

[@ScottJohnson-tk7ql]

You are so gracious, Rev Ed. I praise God for your wisdom and your grace - there's not much to go around!

[@woodswitch23]

A good talk.Thank you.

[@saintrude]

Wonderful message.

[@michaelbindner9883]

I am all for finding God and sharing about it. ODAT

[@michaelbindner9883]

Also starting to read Spinoza, my second favorite Jewish teacher.

[@sylviaharris8852]

Bless you friend,

[@UncleVom]

Thank you for this frame of reference and perspective.

[@saranebeling6375]

Thank you for this message. It resonates! I thought it was just me feeling similar stuff.

[@FireElement7]

I too have heard the same "voice" of God you spoke of during one of the darkest times of my life. You are not a law maker. Religion of any kind and law maker are two phrases I never want to hear together. As an American, I am not ashamed to admit that I am terrified. Thank you Reverend Trevors!

[@stellabella8224]

WOW, LOVED YOUR STORY.

[@hideem1]

I think people like Johnson aren’t delusional, I think they’re self-aggrandizing due to arrested development. I think those people DO mean it. They believe the voice is external & they are so self centered that they truly believe their ego maniacal thoughts are really coming from God. Your testimony is about YOU. Theirs is about what everyone else should do & their acts & the resulting fruits let us know them (just like God said we would).

[@jmckee454]

You said what I was trying to add in much better sentiments. Thank you.

[@hideem1]

@@jmckee454 well, I don’t know about that, but thank you for the compliment. I’m just so sick of these self important nonsense people.

[@timnewman1172]

@Rev Ed Trevors Thank you so much for sharing your story! Things happen in our lives for reasons we may never know. Something speaking to our heart, be it God, Providence, or whatever that leads us can make us grow and change in ways we never dreamed of! When we hear or feel led, it is usually best to heed it...

[@nancyadamson6755]

We should pray for these politicians

[@Kjorchids-55]

I couldn’t agree with you more good

[@lindajallen3805]

God wrote his words on your heart and he will bring to your mind these words.

[@jenb7756]

I knew someone who literally heard voices and thought the rest of us should only hear the spirit as a literal voice. Poor woman

[@ProctorsGamble]

This is absolutely unacceptable in a democracy!

[@GeraldineWarren-vi8fw]

I understand you! When God speaks to you and like it's coming from your soul. It is unexplainable. I found my self speaking back when Iknow he feels my pain. "It's it's going to be okay Father". But that Him telling me, " it's going to be okay"❤

[@timothyross7822]

I thank God for you, Rev. Not many walk in the spirit.

[@TMB62]

I really needed this understanding in this moment. I listen to multiple of the commentators you named. My realization that they are not Christian following makes me understand the alarm they have. I could not for the life of me understand why it alarmed me as well as a Christian follower.

[@brendalong3852]

In my opinion, I believe you because you care about people and your belief and don't try to force others to believe/act your way. When I hear him, I hear a person that thinks he and those like him are right to MAKE others believe/act the way they want.

[@wayhollobj36]

Hey sir, I'm recent subscriber in the last year and I will say it helps me understand you better and where you are coming from Interesting that also watch Jesse Dollemore too Anyway I do believe God led me to this channel and your page It's so sad 😭 that some of these people use a cloak of Christianity to try to hide their nefarious identity

[@debrasullenberger1917]

Amen.❤

[@Tylendel73]

There is a difference between you and Mike Johnson. You are a genuine person who wants the world to be good. Johnson wants to use God to rule over people

[@glorialewis8227]

Thank you, Rev. Ed. Your testimony is a powerful reminder of where we are in God’s plan. Love the imagine of God coming down with a paintbrush. I think he needs a shovel in a lot more cases than a paintbrush.

[@Paul_I_S]

Amen! That was elegantly put.

[@pattoneill2402]

I understand exactly what you are saying. I, too, hear God. Sometimes it is a quiet voice. Sometimes it comes as chills down my spine that are so strong I am blinded for a few seconds -- this one is when I am called to do something. Sometimes it is a feeling of great love and expansion of the energy around my heart. Sometimes it is an animal that shows up in a very unusual and unexpected place, like a grasshopper that followed me around as I walked, waited for me to come back through a door I went through, and then followed me back, all the time keeping its attention riveted on me. Another time I opened my refrigerator and a grasshopper jumped out and then jumped back in, all the time moving very unlike it had been in a refrigerator for hours unable to move. If this sounds crazy, keep in mind that God has no need whatsoever for logic. God will speak to you in ways that maybe only you could understand. Your heart will know. Trust it.

[@terrywolford7880]

Very true! Thank you also for sharing your past in NC. I moved to NC also. It’s so bad a feeling when the bottom drops out of a marriage. You obviously have come a long way since then. And you are correct, we do trust you. You are also correct that we don’t trust Johnson. Sometimes I try but struggle to understand how some seem to trust him? I wonder if at any point of my life I would have as I called myself a Republican for many years. I did at one point in time ask God to help me see the truth. Now the truth just seems so clear and obvious that it’s hard for me to understand how so many do not. I knew many months ago Trump wanted to be a dictator long before he actually said it. I know I should not worry about things of this earth but I worry on a daily basis that Trump could become the dictator he seeks to be. I know he has a legion of enablers that are so happy to help enable him. I keep hoping to see him go to jail but he keeps skirting the law. I believe he would loose the next election if it’s a fair one but will it be?

[@confusiondelusion4569]

Oh snap! Nino Brown! Showing our age. Lol. You're awesome Rev. Tainted love and all

[@DeniNeher]

Beautifully put.

[@donaldbenoit7420]

Great sermon,I enjoyed your words!

[@normabrien8331]

Why do I feel that Mike Johnson is not hearing the voice of God? I say this because I have experienced the kindness of God. I was once in a very difficult situation at the place where I was working and I was very uneasy and with the advice of my sister I turned to God through the words of Isaiah chapter 13th where He promised that He would help us and would not leave us alone. My problem was a new supervisor but shortly thereafter she was moved to another position in another city. I got on my knees and gave him my thanks and I often repeat the story. Many times I have turned to God and I always take my children’s hands and I always remember what He said: when two or more in My Name are gathered there in the midst I Am and whatsoever you ask in My Name it shall be granted unto you. I can name four occasions when what happened was so clearly from Him. And this brings me to your point: we don’t have to hear His voice but we know He is real, one of my pastors used to say “God is just like coke, he is the real thing”.

[@josephrenn2149]

Thank you for the solid commentary, your videos are very informative. As an agnostic, I do have a thought about anyone’s “testimony”. What speaker Johnson hears as the voice of god, what you hear as the voice of god, what prophets (false or otherwise) hear as the voice of god, are merely your own thoughts/beliefs/convictions manifested into a morality judgment…

[@EHeroClayman]

One of the many things I appreciate about Reverend Ed is his honest nature. I trust this take and hope that the ones who don't hear this message actually listen to it and understand why people are upset. That probably requires a person whom closed their mind to open it.

[@debrasmith4675]

Those who know, know. I think of it as a silver thread of thought on the velvet surface of my mind that I ‘hear’ as not my own because it was never there before. I was raised by a man who considered himself an agnostic and a lapsed Catholic who embraced her husband’s world view. One time when I was wrestling with the possibility that there was a God because people in society were so sure, I yelled out something like: where were you when something horrible happened to mr? Quicker than my next moment the answer came: I was there. How do you think you survived? That still small voice is powerful. We’re listening brother.

[@Bildgesmythe]

Amen

[@deanaderrick3474]

Listening to you has gotten me through so many uncomfortable and scary political stuff. Very helpful.

[@cheriann6461]

Indeed. I don't trust Mike Johnson for a variety of reasons. Though, I've heard a good deal of testimony from folks of varying faiths and while their individual characters and traditions are factors, the impact of their message depends on what Spirit places in my heart (and mind). I trust and believe them wholeheartedly, but if quiet reflection and consideration of their message doesn't move me (if I don't feel it), then I'm happy to support them, and to chart my path according to my own inner, spiritual voice. I hope that we all do just that. We can accept the experiences of others while still trusting our own inner voices.

[@Peter-nt1ts]

From my own experience, when you give your life to the Divine, really give it, really ask to support it in any way you can, it’s best to put your seat belt on because places in your life where you are amiss are going to go away. Marriages, friendships, habits, jobs, everything is on the table. Big changes occur which are often painful and confusing. Keep up the practices, hold to your faith, you come through it.

[@PhineasPhule]

Rev. Ed, YOU understand and employ metaphors and figures of speech (quite effectively, I might add) ; As for Rep. Johnson, I'm not so sure. Keep up the good work, good sir.

[@elizabeth_777]

Amen 🙏🏼. Thank you Reverend 💜

[@MykePagan]

Rev. Ed, your testimony doesn’t alarm me because I trust you (I only know you through your videos). Your testimony diesn’t alarm me because it motivated you to do something personal. Mike Johnson’s testimony alarms me because I DO trust him to do what he says, and what his testimony prompts him to take power and control others.

[@crystalwolfe4489]

I am glad to hear , that even you , have questioned God .

[@scj2117]

Wow, thank you for your testimony. I have found that the Holy Spirit seems to suggest actions that are outside my comfort zone. When someone says they are being lead to do something it appears that something they WANT to do anyway, I am a bit suspicious. God leading us to power kicking and screaming ("No, please, ask something else!") is not the same as when the goal appears to be something that person wants anyway.

[@wartgin]

That's an important point. Even Moses tried to find excuses not to go to pharaoh saying he wasn't the right person for this task.

[@midnightman352]

amen reverend

[@FLOKADO]

Former Gov. Pence used same language while governing Indiana. He often said he’d have to “pray on it” before making a decision that would affect the people.

[@RevLetaLee]

So many have tainted their testimony that it is hard to trust anyone. When they use their testimony to bolster twisted thinking and judging anyone who doesn't believe as they do, it is for me, the greatest possible missing of the mark. Same as when I do it. I am a minister, called as well, but if it wasn't for the ongoing calls on my life, I would be an atheist. I am only ministering when I am actually in a place of transparency and vulnerability. Then a powerful Love moves through my words and actions. The rest of the time I am just going through the motions and waiting to hear the voice again. I finally learned that most of my sermons were meant for me, and if others were inspired by them, that was a bonus.

[@ScottJohnson-tk7ql]

I have long decried the general lack of spiritual literacy in secular mainstream media. It always seemed to me that they didn't care all that much to understand us.

[@rainbowsuspendrs]

YOU are the ONLY religious person I have any interest in listening to! Thank you for the videos you put out and the hard work you do 💜 1 question.. How do you keep the faith in dark times? I'm really struggling.

[@pedrobedoy9574]

Dude my Grandma used to help a priest serve Mass in a Church with no roof we walked down the mountain after and picked Chamomile 😢 She went on to Build a Church and five houses for her five children 😂 DF Mexico City 😢

[@ElleW]

I heard that voice once. It is sobering. And you are right, I wouldn't believe just anyone that tells me that the same happened to them. I wouldn't trust that from Mike Johnson.

[@stephencullum8255]

Good teaching. If you lose your testimony you are limited in what you can do in the Kingdom of God.

[@jenb7756]

I would love to hear more about your faith journey. I'm still looking for some clarity but am also trusting the process.

[@xanatax1844]

ooooh! the “Moses” comment! 🤪 yeah, let him scream, “Let My People Go!” and “Freedom!” 😂 friends in Gaza want to hear him say it! 😮 🙏🕯 May there be Peace! 💜 🕊☮️

[@xanatax1844]

… and … adding “Go Down Moses” to 2023 playlist. … and the remix.

[@lacecurtainirish]

This is exactly what I was expressing in my comment on the Russell Brand video you did a few days ago. The same lesson applies. It’s not my job to judge but it is my responsibility to apply discernment. There are a lot of wolves pretending to be sheep when it serves their purpose.

[@galewosten2010]

Twstimony is fragile but regenerative through repentance. .

[@ProctorsGamble]

There’s a difference between a nightmare and listening for the whisper in the wind 💨

[@darrellbaker6783]

Thank you

[@tgardenchicken1780]

But many do trust him because they honor those tainted connections. Those connection make him, in their eyes, a valuable leader. That is what saddens me. I can only live my life the best way I can and help and protect all those I can. It is not about me; it is about my fellow humans.