Thus Saith the Lord
This can be a transitional and transformational time in America. Needed are examples of a heavenly heart. This is no time to touch up the x-rays of a traumatized society, but it is a grand occasion to administer the attitudinal antidote of a wholesome, refreshing, natural Bible-based morality that will be therapeutic. The personification of winsome, spiritual vibrancy that is, can revive an arid land. Tradition may not embrace it, protocol may not applaud it, but if the present will approve it the future will praise it. Such an ardent, affable and adroit approach to the public and political life is awaiting. I would never suggest the senseless slaughter of sacred cows, but I do suggest a few of them be milked — just for heaven’s sake.
Joshua resolutely asserted: “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” His commitment changed the course of a culture.
Daniel “purposed in his heart not to defile himself” and altered the attitude of an entire government.
With singleness of mind, the Apostle Paul got down to the basic nitty and fundamental gritty saying: “This one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God, in Christ Jesus.”
Therefore, whatsoever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord.
Misplaced priorities have proven to be the downfall of many great civilizations. The massive wall of China was built as an impenetrable defense. It proved to be a mud-dud when the invading forces were successful in bribing a gatekeeper. America needs gatekeepers who are above reproach.
Rome decayed and died long before Alaric’s Goths poured over her walls. The weakening of any country’s character is corrosive. May the Holy Spirit guide the new spirit of Washington.
The nation’s first President to reside in the White House, John Adams, on the second night in residency wrote words now inscribed over the mantle where heads of state often dine: “I pray heaven to bestow the best of blessings on this House and all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but wise men ever rule under this roof.” Pray that the present resident will be open to the guidance of the Lord.
Our generation needs persons with hearts like unto that of James Monroe as described by Thomas Jefferson: “Monroe was so honest,” said he, “that if it were turned his soul inside out there would not be a spot on it.” Resolve to be one.
Feed heartily on the wisdom of the Word of God. Andrew Jackson spoke of its place in the superstructure of our society when he said, “That Book, Sir, is the rock upon which our republic rests.”
Daniel Webster similarly commented, “If we abide by the truths taught in the Bible, we will go on prospering, but if we do not, catastrophe may suddenly overwhelm us.” May we personally learn and respond positively.