We, the People

This week I was summoned into one of our Kindergarten classrooms. The students had been learning about local government and were practicing their skills in democracy. The small gathering of Junior Senators had passed a measure (almost unanimously) declaring every Thursday as Ice Cream Day for their class. The measure was being presented to me, the residing “President” of Crosshill Christian School, for final approval. 

I regretted informing them that the measure could not be signed into law as written. While I am a huge fan of Ice Cream and Kindergarteners, I am also a big supporter of learning and limited sugar hysteria. As I prepared to VETO the measure, the young politicians jumped in to stop me. They had prepared an amended measure just in case! Rather than demanding Ice Cream every Thursday, the compromised bill simply declared next Thursday as Ice Cream Day for them. After the cabinet of lawmakers assured me there would be enough ice cream to share with me next week, I quickly signed the legislation into law!

Even with ice cream, human governments mostly leave us wanting more. The shortcomings of earthly systems, and the brokenness of human character are inadequate to provide inerrant guidance for citizens. Fortunately for us, God never intended our lives to be patterned after this world. 

“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Joshua 1:8

This Old Testament command, partnered with the New Testament gospel, provides a principle worthy for our homes, schools, and churches. His truth, founded from His love for us, only provides freedom and life. While the ruler of this world always vetos God’s legislation, any community of families can override this veto through unified faith.  May we not grow weary in doing good. God is on the throne!