We have a new President of the United States of America. I love this country and I am now choosing to support our new president. I will hope for the best -- both inside our country's borders and outside. There is a great opportunity now to address some issues with a spirit of optimism and hope. I decided a few months ago that, if Barack Obama wins the election, that I'm going to support him and hope for the future. What I'm not going to do, which is easier said than done, is to hate the guy and undermine him, disrespect him, spread rumors about him, distrust him, and resist him the way so many of us Christians did to Bill Clinton during his 8 years in the White House back in the 90s. I'm not going to hate Obama.
I saw the way a true leader in Uganda spoke of Obama. It wasn't an enthralled, romantic and glassy-eyed devotion. It was a very keen interest in the man's progress and what it might mean for Africa and the millions of people with dark skin. I see beyond the left vs. right rhetoric right now. I did not vote for Obama. I disagree with the approach that the liberal political spectrum takes on many issues. Nevertheless, we are one country made up of many different people. If we can cross our differences and work together, hopefully we can bring hope and change that will benefit us all.
I am so thrilled for my black brothers and sisters, who will now have someone in leadership, which is an inspiring example that this is a great land of opportunity and all things are possible. This means a lot to a people group that have suffered at the hands of other humans that enslaved and mistreated them for years and years. I have long wished that this pioneer would be Alan Keyes, but it is not.
God bless America, and God bless Barack Obama.
Posted by Doug Van Pelt at November 4, 2008 10:55 PMI agree with 99% of what you say, but I'm going to have to be realistic here, there isn't much hope. His policies aren't hopeful for the average american nor are they especially for the most needy and defenseless amongst us, the preborn children. I hope I am proven wrong, but according to what he has said and voted for or "present" I don't see much hope. But other than that things are great because obviously God is King and reigns. Unfortunately many don't observe that hope.
Posted by: Erik Whittington at November 5, 2008 12:01 AMi was watching something john piper did on the election and it was along these lines.. if obabmas elected (and he was) maybe the country just needs a fall to get back up again and further God's kingdom
Posted by: hannah at November 5, 2008 06:51 AMConcerning Romans 11:22, the issue of the Olive Tree has perplexed many. Notice that the Gentiles, the unnatural branches were grafted in, but, remain only under one condition; to continue in God's goodness. We, as one country, have continued in the goodness of God, and have shared His love, and His bounty with others. The people have elected those who share their views.
I am not convinced that the current election has put those in place who will work towards the nation remaining in the "goodness of God".
There is a proper place in Paul's presentation for proper "fear", and taking heed to his warning about being grafted out.
I do not believe Paul is speaking of salvation, but of service. Joel
I'll certainly pray for the man, but if he starts taking freedoms away, that is where I'll draw the line.
Perhaps Alan Keyes will have more of a shot next time around.
Posted by: mjb at November 5, 2008 07:24 PM