We Are Not Alone!

Wednesday’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Zechariah 8
NT: Revelation 17

Thursday’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Zechariah 9
NT: Revelation 18

Friday’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Zechariah 10
NT: Luke 2.1-20

Today’s Reflection:

The past few days I was feeling a little like he prophet Elijah in the Old Testament, despondent that so few stood for right: “I am the only one…” But, with the news last night I am happy to say, “I’m not alone!”

I reported yesterday that I had sent a letter to Governor Heineman of Nebraska, urging him to refuse the political payoff that Senator Nelson had worked out with Harry Reid. Last night I was thrilled to hear the governor report that he did that very thing. My spirit was refreshed within me when I saw this statement of principle. It is a small beginning, but an encouraging one. The sweetheart deals worked out in the shadows and whispers of closed meetings are still very much a part of the health care deceit. (Yes, I meant deceit, not debate.) Yes, Harry Reid has established a sleazy atmosphere in the Senate – sinking beneath any semblance of honor – by publicly praising the kind of dealing that is anathema to most decent American citizens. But, there are glimmers of dignity. Governor Heineman, Senator Johanns, and the good people of Nebraska refuse to be bought!

We are not alone. Let us urge our national leaders to join Nebraskans in the fight to restore what has made America great – responsibility, sacrifice, honor.

I know that we cannot depend on man for our ultimate hope. We are not alone in the fact that God has come to be with us: Emmanuel. My faith rests on Jesus Christ, the divine Child who was born on the first Christmas night. But it is refreshing to see these values lived out in elected officials.

May God bless your Christmas celebrations with his peace, glory and joy.

This Week’s Scripture to Memorize:
Luke 2.14: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.