For those who study history and watch the news, there are some, that while lacking an official name, respond to events with the phrase, “Nothing ever happens”. Granted, Ninety nine percent of the time, they’re right. Almost nothing that most people consider a history-defining moment actually is. The operative word here is “almost”.
Nothing seemed to be happening on Sep. 8th 1939, 27th July, 1914 or April 11th, 1861, until something did.
I truly believe that the conviction of Trump is one of history’s defining moments– one of those times when something significant does happen. The upcoming election will be another such moment. The question is, what happens afterward?
I’ve written a few times on what it might take for this country to finally take the plunge and try to repeat it’s founding, a notion that seems to be somewhat of a fantasy among those on the right. In those pieces, I come off as a staunch proto-revolutionary. Now, as I reflect on those writings, on what has transpired and what might, I can’t help but feel a sense of dread. Yet, in that dread, there is hope.
You may be aware of the “controversy” involving Justice Alito. If not, here is a quick synopsis: his wife flew a flag at their house known as the “Appeal to Heaven” flag. Like the Gadsden flag, it is a Revolutionary War flag. It is this flag that gives me hope.
To know that the Supreme Judge of all Creation reigns over all and that nothing happens outside of His will brings peace upon peace and hope upon hope. Whatever may be, Thy will be done on Earth as in Heaven.
I understand and sympathize with the anger and frustration many have right now. But it is wrong to let such earthly matters dominate us so completely. Now is not the time for anger and frustration but prayer and appeal to Him who is above all.
Remember, trust not, hope not, believe not in corrupt, fallen man but in the only one who is perfect and sinless. Trust, hope, believe in God.