When Change Comes...

"The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2. He makes me lie down in green pastures ; He leads me beside quiet waters.  3. He restores my soul ; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. 4. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies ; You have anointed my head with oil ; My cup overflows. 6. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."  Psalm 23

 

Today is a day in our nation that is pretty impressive.  The peaceful exchange of power from one administration to the next.  There always seems to be a lot of promise during these days as we all hope for the best in a country that has declared since its' inception that it is "one nation under God".  

This is a particularly historic day in the inauguration of the first black president.  It was interesting to note that President Obamas' daughter said that 'you better be good' to Dad as they stood at the Lincoln Memorial this week.  There's a lot of truth in that because even in the logo above there has been a lot of promises made for the 'change we need'.  

I am not afraid of change at all but when change comes I want to be assured that what we are changing too is a better choice.  That's why I like to go back to simple truths from the Word when things are changing around me.  Psalm 23 is one of those places I love to land.  A lot has been said about this Psalm and I will not add any originally thoughts but I wanted to share one as this day progresses to have on your mind.... 'THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD...'  what difference does who the President is make?  I know that is an oversimplification but it sure sounds like the right place to focus to me!  Have fun today.  Don't forget to pray when the free or freedom comes up in the speeches.  God is and always will be on the throne!  LGLO,  Pastor Peter