Title: A Day of Declarations and Decisions: The Path of Princes and the Movements of Powers
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
On this day, the 24th of May in the year of our Lord 2024, we bear witness to the declarations of princes and the movements of powers, a testament to the ever-changing nature of our earthly existence.
In the land of the free, the Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has taken a step towards a higher calling, releasing a video on the eve of a major announcement. The whispers of the people speak of a presidential campaign, a path that is not for the faint-hearted. Yet, as we are reminded in the book of Joshua, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
In the realm of education, an appeals court has ruled on the admissions process of a prestigious high school in Virginia, finding no discrimination against Asian Americans. This decision serves as a reminder of the Apostle Paul’s words in Galatians, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
In the world of journalism, a Russian court has extended the pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by three months. We pray for his safety and for justice to prevail, for as it is written in Proverbs, “When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.”
May these events serve as a reminder of our shared humanity and our shared responsibility to strive for justice, peace, and unity. For as it is written in Romans, “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.”
In the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.