theophilus on Nostr: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it ...

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was a season of Light, it was a season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was a winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way..."
{Dickens, Tale of Two Cities}

I don’t know how things will unfold in the coming months and years, but as an American, I feel more hopeful about our country's direction. It felt good to be awash in feelings of optimism on Inauguration Day.

But that was yesterday. Today, I’m a bit more sober-minded. In the midst of the fanfare and celebration, there were stark reminders of how far we’ve drifted away from our Christian roots and how foolish it is to put our hope in earthly princes.

So while I am grateful for the sea change, I am reminded that my hope is in Christ. He is my sure and steady anchor, sovereign King over all.