Insurrection

Insurrection. Yesterday I posted an Epiphany message: “Dawn on our darkness and lend us your aid. May God guide us and fill us with wisdom as we speak and live Christ in the world.” And then danger, incited by the sitting president. I was not surprised. Threat to our democracy, which will continue, even though the Congress thankfully did re-convene and complete the certification of the election of our next president and vice-president.

Not since August, 1814, has the U.S. capitol been as assaulted as it was January 6, 2021. During the War of 1812, the British invaded Washington, D.C. and were able to breach and burn down the U.S. Capitol building.

So, what do we do the morning after? On Epiphany morning I had a Zoom conversation with my friend, Duncan, in the Netherlands. He knew that Georgia had elected Warnock senator and that soon Ossoff would be declared the senator. He knew this would help Biden would help heal this nation. He said he believed the European Union would be very open to restoring good relations with the U.S. He looked forward to the U.S. again supporting NATO, the U.N., the World Health organization and that together we could help all nations of the world, rich and poor, receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

His knowledge and care helped lift the depression I had felt early yesterday morning. I sensed danger ahead. He did, too, and said he would be praying for the U.S. all day, for the sake of my country, and for the sake of the world.

Insurrection. And yes, Epiphany. God’s light for the world. Give us wisdom.