Optimism

Obama has won. It will be an interesting ride over these next four years. We, as a nation, have little idea as to what we have bought into. It very much reminds me of God's conversation with Samuel over giving HIS people a king. In effect, God said, "They have no idea what they're asking for."

The news from all over the world was optimistic, as there are few people who believed McCain would be that much of a change from the hated 'Bush regime'. The world is happy with our choice. The world is HAPPY with our choice.

The interview with this one particular Iranian was insightful.

Seyyid Hossein, 30, a teacher, said: "Obama's victory could improve things because he has his head on his shoulders. But I believe the regime doesn't want better relations with the US. It wants to have a big enemy to frighten people and maintain its rule."

Hmmm.... truth from Mr. Hossein? The regime doesn't want better relations? Do American citizens realize this? Do American citizens realize that there can be no land for peace in Israel? Do Americans realize that shutting down factories and growing corn for fuel are not going to clean the air in a God-hating nation? Do Americans realize that peace cannot come to a land soiled by the blood of our unborn?

No, we don't get it, and reading our scriptures we realize... we won't get it, either. It's time to reach out and love others as Jesus did. Jesus did not convert Jerusalem, for Jerusalem burned 40 years after Jesus died. But He did show us a way, that although narrow, led to LIFE.