One Savior

Jennifer & I have the great privilege of walking with a family though a very difficult custody battle right now. We are honored that they would allow us to be with them during this very difficult time in their lives, but we take no pleasure in watching their suffering.

Part of this process involves government regulation & litigation. As I have watched this whole nightmare unfold, I have seen once again--first-hand this time--why our founding fathers never intended for our government to become what it is today.

I also see why God warned Israel of the dangers of having a king. God warned Samuel that the Israelites would demand a king, that He would give them one, & that the king would become lord over their lives. What started out as a God-given cry for leadership in the people of Israel became consent to bondage... All because that God-given desire was misdirected upon men instead of God.

These custody proceedings prove this principle again today in 2008... Man can NEVER take the place that only God can fill: the just & fair leader of mankind. The government can NEVER be the savior of mankind or even one man... Only Jesus can do that!