Thank you for taking the time to read this blog and for the star and comment.  I KNOW things are changing and rapidly, too.  However, it still shocks me to see it in print that people are pushing the Savior and even the general reference God, lower and lower on what's important to them. 

Thanks, Lara!  Thanks for sharing your comment and for the star.

As far as that goes, I heard him referred to as messiah, too. Of all the positive terms that may be expressed to show an opinion, WHY resort to that one?  WITH ANYONE OR ANYTHING! I am not putting anyone down, but using that word with ANYONE else, except THE SAVIOR MESSIAH, talked about in the SCRIPTURES--anyone else given that name or title OFFENDS me!

I don't care who it may have been, in whatever walk of life or earthly success, or how nice they are, or intelligent, or color, or religious background, political views, gender,  or whatever--NO ONE is the MESSIAH except the MESSIAH!  AND HE should stay NUMBER 1 in a country that claims to love HIM and put HIM first, NO MATTER WHAT!

Even the "generalized term" God, fell to number ELEVEN!! That is alarming, alone!

I agree, Lara. 

I respect the office of the president. Obama was elected to be president.  That does not make him the Messiah.  Bush wasn't the Messiah either, nor the presidents before them or any after them.  I did not agree with every single thing Bush ever did and I don't agree with everything concerning Obama either, but he sure is not the Messiah to me! That is for sure.  I don't hate either one.  But NEITHER are the Messiah. 

I agree also, that it's one thing to slander--about ANYONE.  But, we should have the same freedom of thought,  speech, and choice as those that oppose my opinion.  I agree to disagree with people.  I don't expect every single person to see every single thing the way I do. 

However, Obama did beat out the Savior for number one position in this poll which is surprising to me, in a supposedly Christian nation.  But, there were more humans than just one, (or a president) ahead of the general word God  (God came in at 11) that surprised me even more.    Far different as recently as 2001, God was first in the same sort of poll, I believe. More like the days of Noah, don't you think? More like Sodom and Gomorrah?  The attitude of who needs God or a Savior, who even thinks of that old fashioned stuff?  Yes, that offends me.  Thanks, Lara, for your comment.

One of the things that struck me is that the people who put President Obama up on a pedestal seem to have forgotten that he is still just a man and will, at some point, disappoint them.  What will they do then? Will they turn on him or make excuses for him?  He definitely needs our prayers.  With so much adulation, the temptation to overstep his authority could increase -- or, in order to maintain that level of popularity, he may not be as tough in decision-making as he should be. Either way, those who place the burden of "messiah" upon him are doing him a disservice.   

Jesus/God is the only One who will never disappoint us.  We cannot honor Him enough!

GrammyB,

Thank you so much for reading my blog, the comment, and star. These verses came to my mind when I read your comment. (especially we should NOT confuse the fact the man or woman is the  NOT the MESSIAH, no matter how much we like a particular person or candidate)A few years ago this type statement would not even be necessary!

Yes, we are told in the Scriptures to pray for out leaders.  Thanks for suggesting that. ALL leader, believers or not, need our prayers.

And you are also right that just the fact of being human, especially with all the adulation, the temptation to overstep his authority could most certainly increase. As well as the popularity issue you mentioned! (Plus all the other people in powerful positions, elected or appointed.)

Thanks so much for a great comment.

Prophet Jay,

Thank you so much for reading my blog, your comment, and star.

You are so right.  Any man or woman is mortal and subject to failure and disappointment. NONE of them are the Messiah or can even come close!  We can respect them, their position, and their service--but there is ALWAYS that likelihood that they will fall short, simply because they ARE human.  I think too, that sometimes one starts out with good intentions--only to fail later.  And then sometimes there is deception from the start.  

Excellent verses you included!  Thanks so much for your great perspective on this.

Yes I voted for Obama & I don't agree with everything he says & he's not the Messiah

And I did not vote for him because he's black well he's really mixed, he's just a man. & I did vote the first 4 yrs for Bush, I do respect the office of the president no matter who's in, but I will not judge, nobody is perfect but Jesus. I just pray for who ever is in office that God, Yah will renew there minds for His will for this world, I prayer that God will be in control of all thing concerning the beter of the country lifting them all up in pray building up & encuragement & love for all is the way.

Grandmama's Love,

Thanks for taking time to read my blog and for your comments and star!

You really did bring up some valid points.  The MESSIAH term in reference to any human is out of order to me! The walking on water you mentioned is a mockery as far as I am concerned, no matter who they did that for.

The issues you brought up involved more than one person and that is what is scary.  People, here in America--one of the most BLESSED countries in the world (though many don't realize that)--have continued to push our creator and Savior out of everything. 

At least up until 2001, there were enough people willing to openly say they held the Savior or God FIRST, then human appreciation for their work or contributions, etc.  That is not the case today.  There were nine humans listed before God in this poll.  (Savior/Jesus was second, not first) That is what is sad and scary!

Thank you for your comments. I really appreciate your thoughts on this subject.

MaKelly,

Your statement, "I just pray for who ever is in office that God, Yah will renew there minds for His will for this world, I prayer that God will be in control of all thing concerning the better of the country lifting them all up in pray building up & encouragement & love for all is the way." is absolutely correct to me. That would be true of ALL former presidents and ALL future ones, too.  

You are right there is only ONE Savior. I would be offended if SpongeBob SquarePants (or any cartoon character), or any former or present president or political figure, or well known actor or actress, or even a well known religious figure,  were listed above the Savior or God (Yah) in the poll. 

It's just amazing that during 9-11, I think people appreciated the Savior and God.  They wouldn't have batted an eye to say so, at that time.  However, now--------they forget HIM.

Thanks for reading my blog and for your comment and star.

Restore,

What a perfect verse! Absolutely perfect! Thanks for reading my blog, the comment, and the star! I appreciate it!

Bubbles,

Thanks for your comment.  You are absolutely right!!

Deb,

Thanks for your comment and star.

No other man, woman, or child is the Savior or Messiah, except the TRUE Savior, you've got that right. It's mighty dangerous to throw those words around, I think we agree. Yep, the DECEIVER will use every trick in the book to do his job, deceiving everyone he can.

Thanks for your excellent comment and thanks for your prayers for the leader of our nation.  Every leader needs our prayers.

Pandabear,

Yes, many are being led astray--in so many ways.  You are right, there is ONLY ONE MESSIAH, the TRUE MESSIAH! Thank you for your star and comment. It's dangerous to loosely use the term as far as I am concerned--no matter how much we admire an individual--that is NOT the term to use for anyone else!