Proverbs 21:30-31

If our leaders in Washington D.C. don't read their Bible, it might be a good idea for them to start. Tuesday morning, I read in Proverbs 21:30, "There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord." Ever since Trump was elected I've believed he was chosen by God.

In the first place, he made many mistakes, and some of them were original as well as serious. It didn't sit well with a lot of people. On top of that, he was dismissed and despised by the Democrats. In their minds, no one could beat Hillary, in spite of the fact she has been under investigation for years. And, could be again. I got the impression she wasn't particularly popular with Democrats, either. She was just about all they had at the time. Elite Republicans are still smarting under the fact that he shellacked 16 of them in the debates. The media can't be cruel or false enough to satisfy their egos. They have and will stoop to anything. Hollywood is even worse, as though they have room to talk.

Harry Reid, one time Senate Majority Leader, has admitted he lied about Mitt Romney's taxes just to defeat him. But, the lies told about Donald Trump haven't succeeded. Why? Proverbs 21:30 is my firm conviction.





Then, there's Chuck Shumer, delaying the vote on confirming Judge Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, opposing Jeff Sessions for Attorney General, among other tactics. He's had respect for them and negotiated with both of them in the past. Why not now? Will his scorched earth behavior succeed? Only if it's a part of God's plan. I sincerely hope and pray it isn't.


Democrats aren't the only ones. John McCain, once the Presidential candidate for the Republican party is also showing his elitism. I'm sure he was upset with Obama making an apology tour in other countries. Then, McCain does the exact same thing! The general consensus of opinion around here is that it's time for John McCain to retire with honor instead of mouthing off like the embittered loser he seems to have become.

Lest anyone think I have stooped to name calling, I remember vividly McCain's face when he was standing beside President elect Bush (to whom he lost) and was asked if he would consider the Vice President's position in Bush's administration. The "no" response didn't say nearly as much as the injured look on his face. Then, too, he lost to Obama in 08. He's been opposed to Trump's Presidency from the beginning even though he wasn't one of those 16 candidates. His choice lost. Three times a loser.

Trump's comment that McCain wasn't a hero because he was captured was deeply offensive. It was one of his biggest original mistakes. Yet, he won anyway. Proverbs 21:30 again.


Trump had some nasty things to say about Ted Cruz as well, but Ted Cruz has swallowed those insults and, FOR THE GOOD OF THE COUNTRY has forgiven or at least overlooked Trump's insults, proving he's the better man. If Ruth Bader Ginzberg ever makes good on her threat to retire, I hope Trump considers Cruz for the Supreme Court. There's not a better Constitutional authority in the country.

Recently, Rachel Maddow tried to embarrass Trump by announcing one year of his taxes and ended up with the egg all over her face. And the media wonders why we don't believe, trust, or listen to them anymore. Proverbs 21:30 again.




 Personally, I find 24/7 news deeply disturbing. "This is what he said, but I'm the one to tell you what he means" seems to be the prevailing arrogance. I seem to remember Dan Rather saying that at one time. If it's announced before it happens, that's not reporting. That's supposition, opinion, conjecture, and speculation. They have all replaced good journalism.  Geraldo Rivera is a good one for that.

Verse 31 in Proverbs 21 says, "The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD." We don't use horses in this day and age to fight battles. Today, we use our tongues against our own. The Bible says that the tongue is "a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body." The first 12 verses of James, chapter 3, are about the tongue. Verse 2 says, "We ALL stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check." Is Trump perfect? Hardly. However, with all the vicious remarks, outright lies, and backroom plotting, Trump is still the 45th President of the United States. He'll be there until he completes the purpose God has for him. Proverbs 21:30.

There may be those who are pulling their hair out, wondering why God would choose such an imperfect person to perform His perfect purpose. It's well documented that He uses imperfect people all the time. That's all He has. Moses, Saul, David, and especially Judas. We won't any of us be perfect until heaven and Judas will never be in heaven, but he served God's purpose on earth. We are told in Isaiah 55:8 and 9, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the LORD. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." God is Sovereign and I'm so grateful.