Pastor’s Corner.

From Sunday 25th Jan 2009 bulletin
Our 44th President - an African American!
This presidency is historically significant on so many levels. The election of Barack Obama to the presidency is evidence that democracy works; that the people of America really believe in the democratic process and that they are willing to accept the voice of the people. Contrast this election with those that have taken place recently in other countries. These other elections (such as in Kenya and Zimbabwe) were corrupt and extremely violent. This is what is so profound about this election - George W. Bush voluntarily vacates his power as president to the duly elected president Barack Obama. Add to this that there is a change of political parties - Democratic taking over from Republican! And all this taking place peacefully! A testimony to the character of the American people. We are witnesses to and participants in a truly historic event! Having said that let me add some words of caution: those who have great expectations of Obama for change remember he is only a man and because he is a man he will let you down. Put your hope in God. God is the only source of real and lasting change - in people and in nations. And God is the only source of true equality between people. To those who may be anxious over this election - God is our refuge and our fortress. God has promised to never leave us or forsake us so we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?" (Heb. 13:6) Our future is in the hands of a sovereign God who is rich in mercy and who is working all things together for His glory. These are indeed exciting times, but remember to "render to Caesar what is Caesar's and render to God what is God's".
Pastor Don