Where Will They Live?

Maybe it's because I'm watching the morning news and their talking about the National Convention for the Republican Party and Hurricane Isaac, but I can't help to hear today's passage from Psalm 15 speak directly to our nation's, and maybe our world's, leaders. Firstly, let me say that my prayers go out to all of creation in the path of Hurricane Isaac. I was watching one report say that this hurricane is taking the same path and behaving exactly as Hurricane Katrina did in 2005. In fact, the report said Isaac is currently projected to make landfall on August 29, which would be the exact same date Katrina hit land. I can't help but think that's eerie and so I send prayers and thoughts to all of God's creation which may be in the path of that terrible storm.

Secondly, let me say that I'm thankful those in charge of the National Republican Convention (NRC) have decided to postpone today's beginning of the convention to see exactly what the storm will be doing. I must admit I thought they would hold the NRC no matter what, which would be in line with their outward persona  of putting profits before people. Their postponing this convention brings to me a glimmer of hope that in at least some cases people do come first.

Thirdly, I am curious to see what happens after the storm passes and the NRC goes on. While it's certain hurricane Isaac will not be hitting Tampa, Florida it will be hitting approximately the same area Katrina did. At what point in this week will those who want to lead our country and contribute in a positive way to our world show what, or who, they truly are? Will they find a way to be compassionate to others, even if it means changing the convention? Will they make a call to service to help those affected by this storm? Or will they go forward with whatever they have planned, no matter what is happening, as long as it doesn't affect them? 

Today's Psalm talks about where one will live in God's kingdom. I wonder where those who are making the decisions, and those who decide to follow what is decided, will live. As today's Psalm asks, in which tent will they abide. The Psalm clearly spells out who will be able to live in God's tent; the blameless, truthful, and honorable. Those who dwell on God's hill will be the people who "stand by their oath, even to their hurt." (verse 4b) 

This is going to be another interesting week.