"But Walter was always more than just an anchor," said Barack Obama upon his death. "He was someone we could trust to guide us through the most important issues of the day; a voice of certainty in an uncertain world. He was family. He invited us to believe in him, and he never let us down. This country has lost an icon and a dear friend, and he will be truly missed."
This was a quote I read in a news article yesterday entitled Meet the real Walter Cronkite - 'Most trusted' newsman pushed radical agenda, written by Joseph Farah of World Ned Daily July 18, 2009.
What is this the world has concerning icons? An icon is an object of extreme devotion. Sports personalities, government leaders, music, newsmen, movie and television stars, jobs, money, hobbies...all seem to have a firm grip on people. Michael Jackson, Oprah, Obama...Walter Cronkite...you can name your own idol.
We wonder why we are where we are as a nation when so many people look up to the world for guidance. We truly are like sheep, wandering to our own devices rather than seeking the wisdom and guidance of our Heavenly Father, who loves us with an everlasting love, who formed us in His image because He loves us so much and who offered us a way to become reconciled to Him when we were yet sinners. He doesn't care what we look like before we come to Him. He only sees what we can become. He looks past our faults. Bless Him for that.
So Walter Cronkite guided us through the most important issues of the day. Psalm 48:14 tells us, For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
A voice of certainty in an uncertain world:
Psalm 62:2 - He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
1 Corinthians 3:11 - For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Who is family:
Romans 8:17 - and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ...
Galatians 3:29 - And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Titus 3:7 - that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Who is our friend:
James 2:26 - And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." And he was called the friend of God.
Who do are we to believe:
John 8:24 - "For if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins."
Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
John 6:35 - And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst."
We have chosen to not look as far as God for answers. Because He's not visible? Because we don't "hear" Him? Because we don't believe in Him? Because we can't trust someone who's not on the nightly news? What could God have to tell us? He's ancient (the Ancient of Days). How do we know He exists? We want to see results NOW. Now is what's in the world today.
How could Walter have been a voice of certainty in an uncertain world? Was he God? Did he have all the answers? Was he capable of knowing the thoughts and intents of each person's heart? Was he prophetic? How did he not let people down? Trust in no one but God. Yesterday's blog gives a handful of the answers about who God is. Search scriptures and find out for yourself.
Only God can be our salvation. No man is going to be able to lead this world into lasting peace. I long for the day when Jesus returns to show us. I long for the day when true peace will be available for all those who truly put their trust in God.
Christ is our all in all. Is He truly missed when we let other things get in our way of Him? Let God be your source, your foundation, the solid rock.
Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Set your mind on things above, and not on things on the earth. (Isaiah 40:26, Colossians 3:2)
John 8:24 - "For if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins."
Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
John 6:35 - And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst."
We have chosen to not look as far as God for answers. Because He's not visible? Because we don't "hear" Him? Because we don't believe in Him? Because we can't trust someone who's not on the nightly news? What could God have to tell us? He's ancient (the Ancient of Days). How do we know He exists? We want to see results NOW. Now is what's in the world today.
How could Walter have been a voice of certainty in an uncertain world? Was he God? Did he have all the answers? Was he capable of knowing the thoughts and intents of each person's heart? Was he prophetic? How did he not let people down? Trust in no one but God. Yesterday's blog gives a handful of the answers about who God is. Search scriptures and find out for yourself.
Only God can be our salvation. No man is going to be able to lead this world into lasting peace. I long for the day when Jesus returns to show us. I long for the day when true peace will be available for all those who truly put their trust in God.
Christ is our all in all. Is He truly missed when we let other things get in our way of Him? Let God be your source, your foundation, the solid rock.
Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Set your mind on things above, and not on things on the earth. (Isaiah 40:26, Colossians 3:2)
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