The American Dream

Senator Ted Kennedy's death left an open Senate seat and yesterday a battle for control took place. A party confidently felt that they would secure the majority and sweep the race; however, an under dog came and proved to the people that one man can shake the agenda of a hundred.

Leaders confidently put their agendas on the table and an over enflated sense of self naively makes them believe that their way will succeed. Arrogance, confidence, egotism, and evil all arise with power, but all in a day can come crashing down. Man thinks he has an agenda planned, set in stone, but God in an instant can come and shake up one's world to prove that He Himself is the only one in complete control.

Proverbs 16:9

In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

The American Dream is shown continually on reality shows, on biographies, and in history books. This is a country where hard work, dedication, and a driven determination can lead to success. Parents will often tell their children that "it only takes one person to make a difference," it is these words of hope that make great leaders, and which further proves that a hero can be an everyday man who was born with a purpose beyond anything ordinary. We are God's workmanship, used by His design to prove His power, His control.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works,

which God prepared in advance for us to do.

What a story! Just one man could possibly re-direct the agenda of a house that for months hid behind an unshakeable exterior. Our God is in control--He always uses the under dog to prove His power, His plan. Fear can come over a country but the fear is only in taking our eyes off the one who calms the storm.

Matthew 14:27-33
But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." "Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." "Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

We are all Peters, standing on the waters of our lives, fearing drowning, and battling control of where our focus is: on the one who can save us or on that which can take us under.

President Obama campaigned for Hope but the true Hope was proved yesterday, beyond what his plan was, when it was proven that yes, one man can change a nation--but that man was never meant to be him.

John 16:33

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."