“And it shall turn to you for a testimony.” Luke 21:13 KJV
This President understood that the “whys” would find answers only by actions. I’m sure there were many times this Bible character must have asked God, “Why me? I wasn’t real sure what that was, but my wife knew, because she had to go through it, too.
“Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.” Isaiah 56:5 KJV
The memories of this President were tarnished by the return he never made. God’s gift to Hannah became Hannah’s gift to the world. Even though I have gotten older, and my memory has faded a little, I will never forget the day I was in the delivery room and I witnessed my little boy being born.
” For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” Romans 14: 17 KJV
The unveiling of his statue was about to happen. It was forty-five years after his death and a few days past what would have been his 110th birthday. Yet, for the task that he was called, he would end up one step short of the goal. I don’t get real excited when I have to go to the grocery store.
“And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?” Luke 24:5 KJV
As his first term as Governor came to a close, he decided to run for reelection. He was soundly defeated. As the father moved closer to the group, the brothers parted like a divided sea. Strange thing, I sure didn’t feel like a star.
“And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the Lord.” II Kings 19:1 KJV
Now the Tennessee Senator would be called the Military Governor of Tennessee. So if you are out manned, out muscled, mocked and see nothing but doom on the horizon, what do you do? I wanted my soft underwear back.
“Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are far off.” Ezekiel 12:27 KJV
He turned toward one of the soldier and asked, “Who is dead in the White House?” Through those rough seas there appeared four very scary creatures. I yelled at my companion to lock the door quickly. I shouted at the top of my lungs. I turned to see who won the race….
“The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.” Job 27:19 KJV
I’m confused. How does the flute know when to come in and which notes to play? General McClellan remembered Hiram’s previous drinking conviction and didn’t want him in his army. Wouldn’t it have been ironic if Abraham had said “No!” in the exact same voice?
As I sit here at the steps of the Capitol in Washington DC, I’m amazed with all our country has been through. Sometimes listening and following directions is hard.
