"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a Nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character … This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with new meaning, `My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing.''' Martin Luther King, Jr.
We are facing a historic week in the United States. On Monday, January 19, 2009, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In the Proclamation of the day, President Ronald Reagan challenged Americans “of every race and creed and color work together to build in this blessed land a shining city of brotherhood, justice, and harmony.” Remarkably, on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, we will witness the inauguration of president-elect Barack Obama, where he will be sworn into the Office of President of the United States. His chief duty is to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” And Thursday, January 22, 2009, marks the thirty-sixth anniversary of Roe v. Wade. As you know, the case resulted in a landmark decision on life. As a covenant community, we have and will continue to support Life-Chain events, adoptions, etc., to save lives. As we support the right to life, we also need to pray for the salvation of souls. Without the gospel message proclaimed, we will not witness life transformation in America. Martin Luther King, Jr. summed it up well with his speech. The content of our character is what matters. Let’s pray that God will change us - as believers, as a community, and as a nation - from the inside. Let’s pray that God will continue to mold us so that we can be people of character. Let’s pray for our new president - that he will lead this “blessed land” with character and wisdom for God. And let us celebrate and remember the work of our Lord Jesus Christ, the One who made it possible for us to be people of character.
Pastor Jay R. Lee
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