As Barack Obama took the oath of office on January 20, 2009, he had his left hand placed upon a Bible that once belonged to Abraham Lincoln. Our 44th president was to make a promise, an oath, to "faithfully execute the office of President of the United States of America."Unfortunately, Chief Justice Roberts bungled through it, originally leaving out "faithfully", then trying to add it, he left out "execute". I am sure nerves were the cause of this infraction, but I started wondering about how much severity was actually placed on this mishap. Well, it just so happens, a "do-over" was scheduled for Thursday. They said it very slowly, almost jokingly to keep the stress lowered; this time they spoke without any missteps, and sadly without a Bible. The oath is binding. He is our President.
I pray he really did consider his words as he placed his hand upon the Word of God.
"The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; He directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases." Proverbs 21:1
The picture here to the left is of our President and guests singing with a children's gospel choir. They are singing, "He's got the whole world in His hands." My heart is at peace because of this sovereign truth and promise from our Lord. I pray that God will bless this country, change the President's heart on issues that don't square with God's Word, and that faith in Jesus will be come a cornerstone for our country during a great awakening. I pray this because I know that it can happen if it is our God's will. Please pray it with me. Thank you Lord for our country and our freedom to worship you. We give you all the glory, all the praise! You are the KING of kings and the LORD of lords.We love you. Amen.
