The Washingtonian Call

 

The Washingtonian Call

Act 16:9  

And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us

 

To this period, the ministry of the Apostle Paul, frankly of the gospel work at all, had been I one culture, and to a people of a particular mindset. Paul’s inclination was to continue with his present course, but the Bible says that the Spirit of God stopped him in his tracks. After a long period of prayer and searching he once again had the mind of God. He saw in a vision a man from Macedonia; not eastward, but westward, not oriental, but European. He saw in a vision what we often call the “Macedonian call” and the world was forever changed.

 

I heard an advertisement on the radio a day or two ago. It was, I believe, John Carlson[1][2] promoting a group tour for Washingtonians to visit Texas to see if a move there would be right for them. Carlson is doing what people in his Industry do. He is conservative but he uses his political persuasion as a means to make money: 

·      For himself

·      For his employer and 

·      For the companies that advertise on his show

There is nothing inherently wrong with that. The political climate of Washington has led many of our state’s conservative people to look into moving to more conservative areas of our country. Carlson, his radio program, and certain advertisers see the potential to make money off this climate. I am praying that the Spirit of God will stop them in their tracks. 

 

Though I am not a prophet and cannot categorically speak for the Holy Ghost, I wish to issue a different plea. I wish to make “a Washingtonian Call.” What we need in Washington and state like ours, is not an exodus of conservatives but an incoming flow. We need a mass migration of conservative minded people to: 

·      Move to Washington

·      Make this their home and 

·      Vote in such a way that a balance of power between liberals and conservatives is at the least restored 

 

I know it will be challenging: 

·      The business opportunities are bleak

·      The political atmosphere is dark

·      The number of liberals, especially on the coast, is overwhelming

But I don’t want to leave. I don’t want to abandon my ship. 

 

I am simply asking for conservatives: 

·      From Texas

·      From Idaho

·      From Oklahoma 

·      From Montana 

Conservatives from around the country, “Come over into [Washington] and help us.”

 

I’m not asking for more pastors to come and plant churches, although that needs to happen too. 

·      I’m asking for people to come fill our churches. 

·      I’m asking for conservative businessmen to come create opportunities in a place where large employers are leaving and creating a dearth of work. 

·      I’m asking politically minded young people to move here, make this your home, and pursue the hard work of getting elected in districts where conservatives have given up even running for office.

“Come over into [Washington] and help us.”

 

Marvin McKenzie

In the field

 

 

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[1] It is possible I am mistaken. I was listening to KVI talk radio, and I do not listen to the radio much at all.

[2] https://kvi.com/weekday/john-carlson