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Our nation reeled in shock over the California judge's decision over the "two words" in our Pledge of Allegiance. Like you, I listened in disbelief to the radio announcement while traveling in the car, then later, on television programs and news reports.
We ought not be surprised, however, since prayer has been taken out of schools and the mentioning of God in the classroom might get some teacher in trouble with the ACLU or other lobbying group looking for a reason to pounce on anything that has the semblance of religion.
I recently read an article written by Cathy Dawkins in the magazine Power for Today. Her words seemed fitting for the occasion. She spoke of traveling in British Columbia along the Skeena River. There, in the little town of Usk, one can pass a little chapel, painted white. The travel guide explains, "this chapel is not the original, but rather a replica of one that stood in Usk until 1936 when the Skeena flooded and swept away both village and church. The only item from the church to survive the floodwaters was the Bible, which was found floating on a small pine table."
I was gladdened in heart when I heard the reactions of both the Whitehouse and Congress against the decision to take "God" out of the Pledge. We would do well to pray for our country and for our leaders as Paul urges in 1 Timothy, chapter 2. One thing we know; judges and presidents and congresses come and go. God still remains Sovereign over all and His word will ride the floodtide of controversy.
"All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever."-1 Peter 1:24-25
Tom Nuckels |