My Post-Election Thoughts, Abbreviated

Last night on my Facebook page, after reading comments from my friends both celebrating and lamenting, all that seemed appropriate was to simply post this: Psalm 2:10.

It came to mind because it was referenced, almost as an omen, alone on the first page of Paul Johnson's Modern Times. Johnson chronicles the history of a century that was the bloodiest and most violent we have ever experienced in the history of humanity - the 20th. This past century saw unprecedented human cruelty, largely because of leaders worldwide who did not heed the words of this verse:

Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.

My prayer is that President-elect Barack Obama leads our nation with this verse leading him.

I love politics, but I don't write much about it here because it would be a distraction to my calling. I have strong opinions on what makes an economy work well, one that elevates everybody. My opinions are formed through my understanding of Scripture and the training I had in economics back in my college days. I attended a university that did not walk in lock-step with with all the others when it came to those subjects.

Regardless, I have remained disciplined and will continue to say with confidence that the only person that can save your Economy and your Future is Jesus Christ. Neither candidate would have had that ability to the degree each of us need.

My job (and yours, if you're a believer) is to help my community, and perhaps my country, understand who the real Leader is. I have a feeling that opportunity might be greater than ever now.

So today I'm going out to seize it!