As the Presidential primaries continue for the democrats and the republicans begin mounting their platform and with the shock of New York's Governor stepping down due to a terrible act of selfish carnal satisfaction I felt that a post on the History of one of our nation's monuments would be appropriate to comment on.
The Library of Congress has a long and rich history. Originally created to help legislators in the preparation of laws, it was burned by the British during the War of 1812. Rebuilt shortly thereafter, it was moved to a new building in 1897 and an annex added in 1938.
A magnificent structure, the walls of the Library of Congress are covered with a great variety of Scripture verses proclaiming God’s authority and the constancy of His truth. Among the verses found emblazoned there is this wonderful injunction from Micah 6:8, He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Psalm 19:1 is found in the lawmaker’s library: The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork. In addition, the words of Jesus from John 1:5 are inscribed: The light shines in darkness, and the darkness comprehends it not.
Psalm 19:1 is found in the lawmaker’s library: The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork. In addition, the words of Jesus from John 1:5 are inscribed: The light shines in darkness, and the darkness comprehends it not.
As is the case with many of the key monuments and government buildings in our nation’s capitol, the godly foundations and reliance on God’s Word are reaffirmed by the design and thought of the designers.
Let us return as individuals and as a people return and adhere to the Godly principles found in the Word of God, The Bible. Psalm 119 says, "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path". A lamp for where you find yourself right now and a light to show your way into your future.
Deut 12:28 says, "Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God." Jesus said in Luke 21, "Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away". And in John 5, " Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that hears my word, and believe on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life."
Let's heed the words given to us from The Book, written on the walls of Congress, and written on our hearts! Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Pray for our country! Pray for Governor Spitzer and his family! Pray for New York's New Governor David Paterson! Pray that God's will be done on Earth even as it is in Heaven! For our God is an awesome God!
Grace and Peace,
Ed
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