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If My People . . .
Today is election day. An historic event in the history of the United States of  America. At the end of today Americans will have elected the nation's first black president or first female vice-president. Our world is changing. But, beyond that, we can see change that feels like turmoil around the globe - war, financial crisis, job loss, all things that provide the undermining of our need for security.
We will not find greater security in a new president. We will not find greater security in a $700 billion bail out. We will not find security in knowing our job is safe or our mortgage is secure.
At the end of today, with a new president who will prepare to occupy the Oval Office in January, and reconfigurations in congress, after 3 states vote on the issue of abortion, and 3 states vote regarding homosexual marriage, God will still be on the throne.
Read that again slowly: God will still be on the throne.
Reflect, for a moment on Psalm 71:
"For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since
my youth. From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth
from my mother's womb. I will ever praise you. I have become like a
portent to many, but you are my strong refuge. My mouth is filled with
your praise, declaring your splendor all day long. (v. 5-8)
The picture the psalmist paints is of God as a rock so solid it cannot be scaled and it cannot be compromised. This safe place is where we can go. It is there we can find our security. God is in control, and part of His control is offering us the safety and security we need . . . in times of war, job loss, and financial crisis.
God is on the throne today, and we can trust Him fully.
But that is not the only response for today - we also need to pray. II Chronicles 7:14:
 "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
For God to bring healing in our time of crisis, we need to humble ourselves, seek Him, and repent and turn back to our Sovereign Lord - trusting Him to act to bring help and healing, personally and as a country.
Many will hope that a new president can bring the change we need. Others may hope a new congress can fix our problems ... but our help is in the name of the Lord. We, as God's people, must trust and pray. Why put trust in men and women, when we can trust in the Almighty God? Let's trust God, humble ourselves, seek Him, and pray . . . together!
Together in the Cause,
Tom De Vries |
FourPoints: North/South/East/West
WestTown House Near Completion The house on Lexington Ave. that Fair Haven has been building for the McFall family has the cabinets installed, the trim on, and it's ready to paint the walls. On Saturday, November 8 all who want to help paint the walls are welcome. Developed painting skills are not required, only a caring heart is needed. If interested, please email Dale Vredeveld, vredevad@earthlink.net, so we can have an idea of the number participating. Help with siding is also needed. We are close to finishing and will be sharing the completion of this exciting project in a few weeks!
Children's Ministries Connection Want to know more about what's happening in Children's Ministries? They have a new monthly e-newsletter that will give you the latest information. To sign up, send your name and email to our Children's Ministry Director, Kristin Englund, kristin@fhmin.org.
In the Footsteps of Jesus Join Paul Boice, RCA Director of Communication and Fair Haven member, and me this Wednesday evening, November 5, at 7 PM in Room 606 as we share our experience in Israel and Palestine. From the Dead Sea to the Sea of Galilee, from the Mediterranean to the Jordan, from conflict to reconciliation, we'll be sharing what we saw, learned, and experienced from our time in the Middle East. Join us!
Seize Eternity Please be praying as we focus on mission during the month of November. What an awesome experience to see the mission of the early church in Acts as well as hearing how God is at work in the world today through the ministry and mission of Fair Haven. You won't want to miss these special Sundays, culminating in our Thanksgiving offering in worship on Thanksgiving day. God is providing ways for us to make an eternal difference, please ask for His help in seizing the opportunity!
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