I think it's time to turn the page on the presidential election and move on. Our system with all of its flaws and blemishes has spoken and we will soon have a new occupant of the Oval Office. While I didn't vote for our new president, he will be, the President of the United States. He claims he can bring the country together. Given what I see in terms of the radical differences between the two major parties, that, my friend, will require a genuine miracle. I just hope we can move forward in areas where agreement and compromise can be achieved, for the good of the American people. It is Tuesday, December 15, 2020, and I bring you greetings on this coolish morning from here at the ole blogger ranch. I know many of those who are people of faith are wringing their hands over this sad reversal of leadership. I thought these words, lifted from the Wield the Word website to be especially applicable at this time:
The Truth About God’s Sovereignty
“The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all.” (Psalm 103:19)
No matter what life looks like today, you can rejoice in the knowledge that God is still on the throne. He is the Victor. He has victory over sin, death, sickness, and any kind of suffering known to man.
We must discipline our minds to see things through the lens of God’s Word rather than strictly through the eyes of our flesh. Though the circumstances in which we live are real, there is a reality that is sometimes invisible to our eyes, but every bit as true.
The Lord has established His throne in the heavens and His sovereignty rules over all Psalm 103:19
If we don’t look to the Bible for the truth about God’s sovereignty, we’ll easily become dismayed, discouraged, and distracted by how things appear. Without God’s Word, it’s impossible to live by faith.
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).”
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ (Romans 10:17).”
When it looks like the world is falling apart, read Psalm 9:7 which says, “But the Lord sits enthroned forever…”
Forever. That includes today. That means right now. No matter how things seem. ~
The photo is one made in the studio by Mindy Harmon. She is consistently voted each year as the number one professional photographer in our area. It was sent to me by a friend we've known since she was a wee little girl. That friend is a friend to the parents of this young man. The parents had posted the photo on their Facebook page and our friend recognized me and sent it to me. I've been taking photos in the studio with this young man since he was a toddler. He no longer resists like he did when he was much younger. And, while he now looks forward to making the portraits each year, he really gets excited to see Mrs. Claus. Mrs. Claus is good at building those kinds of connections. I know I mention often about watching kids grow up and change as they come each year in the variety of venues we work. But, that really is a part of what makes our experience so rewarding. These kids not only look forward to Christmas but they look forward to seeing the Santa and Mrs. Claus they have seen year after year. Even this year with all of its cutbacks and limitations, I have heard people often say, "You do know you are the only Santa they have ever had their picture made with, right?" The truth is I don't always know but I am glad they do. It has become their tradition and I'm happy to be a part of it. Amen.
If we are able to complete the last three on the schedule, we will have done a little more than one-third of the number of appearances we typically do each year. I am less physically challenged because I am not lifting children or wrestling with the tantrum throwers, however, sitting in a fixed position with a fixed smile for three hours at a time does produce its own set of aches and tiredness. Mrs. Claus remarked how her face felt like it was going to break from having done just that. At this juncture, we remain thankful for the health we have that has allowed us to do what we've been able to do. We also are very grateful for the people we have worked with in how they have done so much to protect ourselves and the children. Different year? You betcha! But, one where we have still been able to spread Christmas joy. Amen. .....More later.
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