The Obvious in Scripture
Secret Service
Investigates Billboard Calling for Prayer for Obama’s Death
Upon
reading the article’s title I had one thought: ‘Here is another opportunity
taken to insult, disrespect, and demean President Obama.’ A couple of weeks ago
it was the same thought after reading a commentary that insulted, disrespected,
and demeaned The First lady, Michelle Obama.
After
asking myself, why am I am getting so upset over an image of President Obama
praying above a bible verse, Psalms 109:8, I began to think - and
not respond with emotion fueling my intellect. Besides, the verse is not new to
me. Actually, the Book of Psalms is legitimate within the context of my
theology.
“May his days be few; may another
take his office!”
This is
the verse under contention, and speculation. Why…?
Well, as
the article indicates the bible verse issues harm –political harm- to be done
to the leader of that day and time. The operative word is political, and the shared resonation should be on “of that day and
time”.
David
sings with such passion. The passion continues after verse 8 – but in typical pious
custom the verse is evaluated in its singular construction. Nothing –not one
verse- is taken into consideration prior or post Psalms 109. 8.
The focus
is on,
“May his days be few; may another
take his office!”
Effective
assessment of biblical scripture rarely occurs. Ministers and preachers need
for it to be that way. They have to use it as one-liners and punch-lines to
capture and maintain the shallow mind’s attention and unyielding devotion. Thus
the reason, irresponsible biblical re-wording and paraphrasing are two
constants projected each and every Sunday Morning – and during Wednesday Night
Bible Study. But, be mindful that the majority of the sheep prefer the Slicing of
Scripture. The slaying of ‘The Word’
is a necessary when what comes before and after the highlighted bible verse
(Psalms 109:8) unleashes a clearer or comprehensive understanding.
I challenge
you to read Psalms 109:1-112. You should ascertain why David wanted the king’s
children to be “fatherless”. You should discover why David wanted the king’s
wife to be a widow. Your study should help you conclude the obvious: by using
Psalms 109:8 alone –without any scripture before or after it- is simply calling
for the king’s days in office –as the Ruler- to be limited…void of the king’s lengthy
participation as the Overseer of the kingdom. If you come up with anything more
than that, you have injected hasty assumption which is relatively easy to do
considering the preposterous contradictions the Holy Bible spews.
It is
not until verse 9, “May his children be
fatherless and his wife a widow!” that the obvious is confirmed…David in
fact eloquently wishes for the king to die…in song.
Remember,
verse 8 is the only verse noted in bold font on the billboard.
So, upon
reading Psalms 109:8 I should have concluded The Obvious: David was singing
with all of his heart for the king of that day to be removed from his
leadership role (office).
You will
also discover by reading verses 16, 17, and 18 that the personal portrayal
given is not the character of President Obama…so the man who came up with the
billboard is biblically clueless; simply someone who is using his ability to be
recklessly free with his speech. I don’t completely condemn him…he is likely a
sheepish victim of another Misleading Man
of God.
Muata Nowe
