Hope We Can Really Believe In

I have been surprised the past two days that some have automatically assumed my depression at the outcome of the election. I know that this is in part due to my unending support for John McCain and Sarah Palin. And yes, I am absolutely disappointed at the outcome, but I am not depressed, and I am full of hope. Hope I can really believe in. My hope in Christ.

Through a strange course of events, a reporter and photographer from the Denver Post attended our election night party for the purposes of watching and writing about the response of McCain supporters on the outcome of the election. It was some of his questions that helped me to think about and put into words what it is I believe about not only this, but all of life. When asked about how I would feel if Obama won, I told him that I am a Christian, I believe in the sovereignty of God, in all things.

I can not help but be reminded of some of my favorite verses from Romans. I bring them up often, because it is my reminder of God's wisdom and control.

Romans 11:33-36
33Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!34For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, OR WHO BECAME HIS COUNSELOR?35Or WHO HAS FIRST GIVEN TO HIM THAT IT MIGHT BE PAID BACK TO HIM AGAIN?36For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things To Him be the glory forever. Amen.

I do not regret in any way fighting for the McCain-Palin ticket. It is indeed what I thought was the best thing to do. And I will continue to fight. But my treasure is in heaven, my hope is in Christ.

Hope I can really believe in? That didn't come from McCain, and for sure not from Obama. Our only real hope is in Christ's finished work on the cross, our only hope for salvation, and in the sovereignty of God in all things, even this.

By Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, Because of Christ Christ Alone. Now that is Hope we can really believe in!

Soli Deo Gloria