Question: So there was a point when you
felt, or your wife felt, that you weren't cut out for marriage?
Answer Peter Furler: I'm not exempt from the attacks - that same
force that comes against everything that the Kingdom of God stands for,
and a marriage is part of the kingdom of God. We're joined, and in God's
eye's we're one. The word says, '…and let nothing come and separate.'
Divorce is not restoration.
Q: What do you believe now about marriage?
A: I believe this, that no matter what you're going through in
your marriage, especially if you have children, you're better off to
stay in that marriage. Do it even as a sacrifice unto the Lord and you
will start to see mighty miracles happen in that marriage. You'll start
to see it in the children and the next generation. It's about turning
deserts into springs of living water…that's what that church is
for.
Q: What is your definition or vision of
"the church"?
A: The only hope for racism, and marriage, and poverty, is through
the church. And when I say that, I don't mean it's not always how you've
seen the church, or how people have seen the church…I'm talkin'
about God's plan for the church and how His order works. There will
be many in the end who say 'Lord! Lord!' but Jesus will say, "I
didn't know you" and so that means there are lot's of phonies out
there. But I think it's just about finding where the real salt is.
Q: So you're really talking about devotion
to your spouse, devotion to God…
A: Devotion to the kingdom and God's purpose, not my purpose.
My purpose is God's purpose, so that's my food. It's finding out what
is God's purpose on this earth. God said to Jesus, 'Sit at my right
hand and I'll make your enemies your foot stool', and it's like Jesus
is the cornerstone of this great church.
Q: How do you see the role of Christians
today?
A: It's not really our job to be with our bags packed on the
rooftops waiting for Jesus to come back, our job is to restore, and
to be the pillar of truth and integrity in the world. The only way we
can shine a light in this world is if it's really operating in our lives.
That light can't be man made. It's not something we can just sort of
say 'Oh I'm a good example…I'm going to hold out the best I can
and not look at bad magazines, or not look at bad things on the Internet,
or be one thing at home, and something different out on the stage.'
It's not about that. I've got to really know in my life why these things
aren't good for me, and I've got to really know why I'm meant to restore
the desolate inheritances.
Q: How does Peter Furler go about restoring
his life?
A: By having the knowledge of God's word, for it be revealed
to me…it can't just be words on a paper…it's got to be alive
and living and active in my life...it's got to be penetrating, dividing
spirit and soul, joints and marrow. It's got to be judging my thoughts
and attitudes, revealing to me that nothing is hidden from the sight
of God, and that everything would be uncovered and laid bare before
him who we must give an account.
Q: What would be the definition of a "best-case
scenario" relationship with a fellow Christian?
A: We're walking with one another…and for me that
means finding men that not only am I accountable to, but really encouraging
one another to love more and to do great things. It's about knowing
the face of Jesus on the earth. I've got men in my life that I just
don't want to disappoint because I love them so much, and I've made
a commitment to them. And my wife is starting to meet women who are
great women in the Lord, and are not phony. It's actually it's their
actions that we're seeing first, and so it's becoming really cool. It's
becoming more than just about sitting around and talking about other
people. It's about…how can we pray for this person…let's see
if they'll come along to this study and meet together. It's empowering.
You've only got to do it once or twice a week, and man!…your life
starts to change.
Q: How would you best describe your music?
A: I'm doing music of life, and part of my life as a believer…and
part of every true believer's life is an act of worship. The word says
the fear of God is the beginning of all wisdom. So, you're not going
to have a wise life unless you start with reverence for God.
Q: Are there any songs on devotion
that are significant or have a special meaning for you?
A: "A track called 'The Orphan' I think is my favorite.
It's really about - 'what is the church for?' You know in society...and
how important is it? We live in a time when a lot of people can get
disenchanted with the church, and not know really what it's there for,
and they make the mistake of moving away from it…and probably,
that's exactly what our enemy of the church, and the enemy of the kingdom
of God wants. And so the song 'The Orphan' is not necessarily about
one thing, but one thing that it is about, is restoring the desolate
inheritances and like handing something great onto the next generation.
And that's really being fathers to the fatherless….but it's more
than just orphans out there who don't have parents. There are people
that have no spiritual families.
...Newsboys' devotion
biography: go back «
