THE LOT IS CAST

Proverbs 16:32-33, 18:17-19 (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society

32 Better a patient man than a warrior,
a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the LORD.

17 The first to present his case seems right,
till another comes forward and questions him.

18 Casting the lot settles disputes
and keeps strong opponents apart.

19 An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city,
and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.


It is the morning after and the lot has been cast. The votes were counted and the lot has fallen to President-Elect Barack Obama. Our democratic process has yielded this result which has made some happy and left some disappointed.

For the happy, God calls us to humility.

For the disappointed, God calls us to trust … “…every decision is from the LORD.”

Let us pray for our nation, our president-elect and all our leaders. Let us pray for God’s guidance. May we all be sensitive to His direction and obedient to His will.