This week we have seen the death of two leaders of great importance in the international arena. First, Gerald Ford, the 38Th President of the United States, was called home by the Lord to his eternal reward in the bosom of Jesus. A man of solid Christian faith who was selected but not elected to both the Vice Presidency and Presidency of the United States.
In contrast is the execution of Saddam Hussein, one of the world's dictators and tyrants. Saddam was a mass murderer as well as a personal man of extensive evil. He trained his children to be cold, callous killers who raped, pillaged and destroyed people for pleasure. Where Saddam now resides we cannot know but certainly assume it is not in the bosom of Abraham.
President Ford was a man of integrity and prayer. You can read his speech to the graduating class of Gordon Conwell Seminary in which his son Mike was a member on this site at C. T. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/decemberweb-only/152-32.0.html
George W. Bush is seen today as a religious fanatic but when compared to many past Presidents, Mr. Bush has a similar faith. In fact, President Jimmy Carter and the man he replaced, Gerald Ford both seemed to be more verbal about their faith than is George Bush. Mr. Carter actively taught a Bible class and Mr. Ford attended a weekly prayer meeting .
All three men as well as many other Presidents and political leaders, humbly placed their trust in God to sustain them and guide them through difficult times. These are people who truly know the need for some power greater than themselves. May we learn from their experiences.
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