4th of July, 2010, is almost history. And for some of you, of course, it's already history depending upon your time zone.
We watched (via TV) a resplendent display of fireworks at Seattle -- purported to be one of the top ten best displays in the country. This year, however, Seattle was going to cancel its annual fireworks display for financial reasons. When that news got around, individuals and businesses began donating funds until within two hours $500,000 had been raised. And the display was more spectacular than ever all because individuals rallied and refused to let a long-standing attraction disappear.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if Christians would rally around the cause of Christ and support His ministry in the same way?
Not only did we watch the fireworks on TV, but we also had a spectacular view of individual local displays, all from the comfort of inside our home. My neck has crinks in it from turning right and left, looking out one window and then another!
I watched the brilliant colors exploding in myriad shapes against the night sky and contemplated the money spent on fireworks. Then I thought of the many people without work, some losing their homes, and numerous ones depending upon food pantries and food kitchens for their daily food. I was torn between the beauty of the colorful displays and the plight of the destitute. If only that money could have been spent to alleviate the need and suffering all across this wonderful country. Yet I enjoyed the fireworks which are still going on -- I can hear them as I'm writing.
Our country is far from perfect. We need to experience many changes of all kinds which I believe we will through the intercession of God's children. But it's still, at this point, the land of freedom. So I say, GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Preacher's Kid
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