Have you ever suggested a "course correction" to God?

Today Mark will share a passage of scriptures in Matthew 16 where Peter tries to do just that, course-correct Jesus. Jesus had just given Peter the keys to the kingdom, because Peter correctly answered the question "whom do people say I am?" But just five verses later, Jesus calls Peter Satan. Same conversation, same day. Why?

When Jesus starts to explain His mission of suffering and death, Peter interrupts and says, "God forbid it. This will never happen to You." He tries to course-correct God Himself. He's basically saying, "Jesus, your plan sucks, I know a better way."

Now, from our point of view, Peter wasn't being evil, he was being logical. He wasn't being rebellious, he was being protective. He wasn't trying to destroy a plan, he was trying to help. But Satan's best work is often wrapped with good intentions.

Think about it. Our procrastination can be disguised as the good intention of "waiting for the perfect moment." Our forgiveness is delayed because "I'm protecting myself from hurt." Our compromise is hidden under "trying to keep the peace."

Each excuse sounds noble, but it stinks of sulfur.

The real scandal is that Jesus knew Peter would stumble again; deny Him 3 times, abandon Him at the cross, run and hide after the resurrection. But Jesus chose him anyway because broken leaders are better than perfect ones. Born again rebels make the fiercest warriors.

Former "satans" can spot deception faster than perpetual saints.

Peter's failures became his greatest credentials. He realized his "satan moments," when he doubted God, became spiritual foolishness.

So, when we try to edit or change God's plan, remember: we're not being wise, we're being Peter at his worst. We're being exactly what Jesus exposed. The difference between satan and saint is to completely surrender to God's plan. Don't try to help it along. Don't think you know better. Just surrender and follow.

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Today we are taking a break from the news. September was a tough month in light of Charlie Kirk's assassination, remembering 911, Charlies Memorial, it was a heavy month.

So today we are going to step back and find some encouragement in a book called Legacies of Valor: Traits of Character - The Noble & the notable.

If your new to our show, I wrote Legacies of Valor back in 2011 and it's first release was 2012. It was updated in 2024. You can learn more about Legacies and even secure a copy on our website at www.onedaycloser.biz under the Book Cub page.

But today, I'm going to share a few pages from the book and shed some light on "What's It All About - The Christian Journey in under seven minutes.”

Musical quest: Yours Truly

Love Blood : Warrior for the King album 2009

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We closed last weeks show promising to bring solutions for going forward. And that’s what today’s show is all about.

Our Premise: Reprimands have not proven to be a deterrent. Serious consequences and pro-active common sense actions are. Most of these ideas or solutions are actions We The People can do. Not everything can be delegated to the government.

- The case for free speech, civil discourse and rationale debate works for those that are NOT lost…just confused. Those that are “to far radical left” aren’t deaf. They have heard the arguments. They have simply chosen to stand with and identify as son and daughters of Satan.

- Until regretting Trans people (who have turned back to their God given gender) stand up to tell others to NOT make the mistakes they did, straight people will not be effective in moving minds. We need to encourage those that have turned back to stand up and step out. They need to share their stories on the news, on social media and TicTok. Maybe TPUSA, Churches and Government agencies can identify them and support them in creating these video messages to the Trans community.

- Mental Health institutions need to be brought back, but not as lockup insane asylums, but rehabilitation facilities to help the troubled de-brainwash, discover the root causes of their gender dysphoria, and embrace their God given gender.

- Sanctuary cities should not be funded

- Prosecutors need to stop releasing offenders like the guy that stabbed the Ukrainian gal. Security on these public transit systems need to have confidence that riders aren’t crazy. When a violation like this one occurs, the last prosecutor that waived his bail or sentence should be convicted for five years for negligence

- Churches and Pastors need to revisit their youth curriculum. Consider starting a TPUSA chapter as an alternative. We cannot assume that the lower grades of education adequately or correctly educated our kids on American God centered values.

- Students need to find the courage and SUPPORT to expose the err of their professors who spew hate and disinformation. They need us to lead by example. Our kids are being brainwashed right under our noses and we are funding it. Parents are paying annually for their kids to be indoctrinated.

- Likeminded parents should unite, divide the tasks and stay on task. Attend board meetings, monitor professors / teacher classes, produce newsletter updates to other parents, local representatives, local news outlets.

- Schools, both college and high schools need exterior monitors, motion detectors that feed back to their security office where someone is on point for spotting suspicious activity (this is pro active)

- Soft Targets need to be hardened (light rail, subways, high schools, college campuses). It’s unfortunate that we find ourselves in this position…I get it…but we can’t deny the fact that we are all behind enemy lines in 2025.

- Retired X-military, former law enforcement and vetted conceal carry citizens should be hired to be the first line of offense. We did engage Air Marshals for air travelers which has proven effective

- If the TPUSA movement continues to build momentum, and I hope it does, we will need to create a safe environment for our kids. My concern for the TPUSA students is that currently they are warriors behind enemy lines without a platoon for protection. Our kids enlist to serve their country…and as parents we are concerned, but we have some assurance that they are flanked by fellow soldiers, air support, military overwatch to keep them safe. We need this assurance for the TPUSA students and others on their field of battle.

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