Day 340

December 6th
Acts 28:1-31; Ephesians 1:1-2:22.  “Greatness of Christ”
         As I sit in my office and write, I am reminded that it is Veteran’s Day and I am supposed to be appreciating the sacrifices made by American soldiers and the freedoms I enjoy as a result.  Now don’t get me wrong, I appreciate all that very much, but what bothers me are those individuals who are trusting in their citizenship as Americans more than the providential care of the God who created them and loves them.
         Paul declared that Christ “is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else in this world or in the world to come” (Ephesians 1:21).  Wow!  History has shown us that kingdoms and nations come and go.  What would happen to your faith if the United States of America no longer existed?  Would all hope for the gospel and our salvation be lost?  Absolutely not!  Christ is far greater than any one nation.
            May you remember that, “The grass withers, and the flowers fall away.  But the Word of the Lord will last forever” (1 Peter 1:24b-25a). God’s providence will always be there.