"In God We Trust"

We see this phrase everyday--in courtrooms, on money, embedded in carpeting of key officials/clergy, on badges, everywhere. In the month of January hundreds of politicians including our President Elect will take the oath of office with their hands on the Bible. Since the beginning of time people have placed their hand on the Bible to signify the importance of Acts of Community and responsibility.

"In God We Trust". These four words are a a simple commission but hold much responsibility to God's people and the work that He has trusted them to undertake. Proverbs 3:5 (New International Version) Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
There is no mention of personal or material gain in this commission.

In a world with much uncertainty, the answers are clear and have been before all Christians. As the economy sours, I see strategists who surround me grappling for earthly answers to protect their money: I see parents who sell their children for money; I see school and legal officials manipulating the system to protect money not children; I see people who I have respected over time destroying those around them to protect themselves; I see a society that is condoning more and more sins so that we don't overcrowd prisons and put burden on taxpayers; and the list goes on and on. Have we really taken seriously those commissions from HIM and lived them through love and responsibility to others?

It is time for all Christians to fight the fight and walk the talk. It is time for all Christians to take hold of the world that Christ Jesus gave his life on the cross to save. It is time for all Christians to hold themselves and others around them accountable.

The answers will not come from any "bail out plan" or from a man of the flesh. The answers are here and the time is now for us to collectively live our commission ... "In God We Trust". When we do, we can be confident that God will keep his promise and meet all of our needs - Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.