Don't Count Your Chickens before They Hatch!

Thursday morning, October 16, 2008 [beautiful and 520],
Last night I watched the final episode of the 2008 Presidential debates. This morning I read Psalms 1-3. Listen to a few excerpts from these Psalms: "How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers" (1:1); "Why are the nations in an uproar, and the peoples devising a vain thing? The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and against His Anointed: let us tear their fetters apart, and cast away their cords from us! He who sits in the heavens laughs, the Lord scoffs at them: but as for Me, I have consecrated My king upon Zion, My holy mountain" (2:1-6); "O Lord, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. Many are saying of my soul, 'There is no difference for him in God.' But Thou, O Lord, art a shield about me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustains me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me round about" (3:1-6).
A few weeks ago, I took advantage of the opportunity to vote early; consequently, the debate did not determine my vote. The truth is my decision was made long before I voted. The more I learned about Obama's world view, the more I realized that his entire life is a strong statement against everything I believe and for which I stand. Furthermore, I do not trust him—not at all—and I do not because he has not given me any reason to trust him but every reason not to trust him. On the other hand, both McCain and Palin have given me many reasons to trust them, reasons that have been a part of their lives for many years.
Yes, if you listen to the polls, it appears that my vote will be lost; however, need I remind you "not to count your chickens before they hatch" and as best I can tell, they haven't "hatched" as of yet. So hold on but do vote! Whatever you do—vote!
Sadly, regardless of who the next president might be, the future looks pretty bleak, especially if seen through the eyes of those who cannot see the larger picture, the picture that is quickly coming into focus (much like the old Polaroid) for those who have eyes to see, to really see. The fact is this: there is a God in heaven, the Only True God, who is sitting in the heavens laughing and scoffing at His enemies BUT this same God is a shield about His children, our glory and the lifter of our heads!
As you journey through these days, remember this: "We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose . . . in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loves us" (Romans 8:28, 37).

Grace & peace,
Mac