Choices. They are interesting things. They shape us. They define us. How amazing is our God, in that He allows us to choose? I mean, how could a God whose ultimate goal is to have His creations love Him, let us choose whether we want to love Him or hate Him or just ignore Him. I know the answer to this question, but the concept still blows my mind. God knew full well that when He gave humanity the ability to choose, that all of us would have the potential to not choose Him. I cannot imagine the heartbreak that He has when His people choose things that are lesser than Him. On the other hand, He must feel great joy when His people choose to love Him and place their lives in His hands.
You are right on about choices. It makes an old heart feel extremely good to read about young people like you and others there at BIOLA making the choice to love the Lord and enter into His service. I wish that mainstream America could understand that it is easier to follow God than to follow the world. And that the rewards are so much greater and satisfying. Keep the faith Kevin and continue your postings. Let us know how your fellow students feel about Tuesdays election results…All will be well since GOD IS IN CHARGE…
Considering how Biola is a very conservative campus, many people were quite upset/disappointed about the election. Personally, I really felt that Obama would win just because he is the JFK of my generation and by that I mean that his charisma outweighed his views on the issues. I, however, did not vote for either Obama or McCain. I voted my conscious and voted for Alan Keyes, even though he was only on the ballot in three states. I see Keyes as a conservative without compromise. All that said, I know, and I hope the students here will catch wind of this (and indeed they are), that God is sovereign and His plans far outweigh our own. I will rest in that.
-Kevin