The fool says in his
heart, there is no God. Psalm 14:1(NIV)
Yet my beloved country, the United States of America, seldom
recognizes or acknowledge God in its public and legal policies and discussions.
Are we really a nation of fools? Sometimes it would appear so.
The principle of freedom of religion is affirmed in our
constitution. This is right and good. God does not want people to honor Him
because they are forced to. That is no basis for the kind of loving
relationship He desires. People of many backgrounds come to the United States
seeking religious and other kinds of freedom. Atheists, Muslims, Hindus and
others—all are
welcome just as Jesus stretches out his hands of welcome to all people.
It is the task of those who are disciples of Jesus—not secular media or the
government, to share and teach His love. We, not the media, must give glory to
God in our interactions with people. We, not the government, must gracefully lift
up the Bible as the source of truth. We, not only the government, must adopt
biblical moral standards for our lives. We, not the government, must share the
truth of the gospel with those who haven’t heard or adopted it.
Thus the issue of honoring God for who He is becomes an individual
matter. The actions of our government can honor God only as they flow from the
individuals that make policy and decisions of the government. God works through
the actions of individuals—His
disciples.
Lord, give the United
States governing officials and citizens who will honor and love You and are
eager to be guided by Your wisdom in all they say and do. Amen.
©
2018 Parker Wayland
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