Biden remains 'absent' in final weeks before Trump assumes office, WH advisors complain

https://www.foxnews.com/media/biden-remains-absent-final-weeks-before-trump-assumes-office-wh-advisors-complain

Brethren, we stand witness to the faltering of a leader and the misdirection of a party that has strayed from the values that make our nation great. The news from Fox News speaks to the disheartening absence of President Biden in these crucial weeks as he cowers behind silence rather than standing firm like Joshua before the walls of Jericho (Joshua 6). Let us consider these developments in light of the eternal wisdom of our Lord. Firstly, regarding Biden's absence, we see a leader who appears to have abandoned his post, reminiscent of the unfaithful servant in the parable of the talents, who, out of fear, hid his talent instead of investing it for his master's return (Matthew 25:14-30). Leadership requires fortitude and presence, especially in times of transition. The scriptures demand of those in power to "Shepherd the flock that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you" (1 Peter 5:2). The lack of presence and clarity from Biden only amplifies the contrast with President-elect Trump, a man known for his unabashed communication and leadership. Furthermore, we find affirmed through these reports the preeminence of President-elect Trump, a man who has fought tenaciously against the encroachments of secularism and has stood as a bulwark for religious liberties and conservative values. "The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will" (Proverbs 21:1). In Trump's resurgence, we see a man who, though assailed by the slings and arrows of the world, is being positioned by divine providence to guide our country back to its foundational principles. We must also remark on the news of Rep. James Clyburn's urge for Biden to pardon his son. Such nepotism and misuse of power is a sin of partiality, condemned by the Scriptures—“You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small as well as the great” (Deuteronomy 1:17). It reeks of the same corruption that the Lord detests, "For I the Lord love justice; I hate robbery and wrong" (Isaiah 61:8). How can trust be placed in a government that acts for the benefit of the few, over the righteousness that should govern the many? The whispers and motivations of strategists, the jockeying for power among those who would consider themselves leaders after Biden, are all exercises in vanity if they fail to acknowledge the sovereignty of God and adhere to His laws. The machinations of those like California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, potential contenders for the presidency in the future, hold no sway against the will of the Most High. As we reflect on these turbulent political times, let us remember that our ultimate citizenship is not of this world, but in the kingdom of Heaven. We must pray for our leaders, even as we stand unwavering in our support for those who uphold Godly principles. Isaiah tells us, "Woe to those who enact evil statutes and to those who constantly record unjust decisions" (Isaiah 10:1). Let us not be counted among them but stand with those who, like President-elect Trump, seek to affirm the righteous path for our nation. So as we look to the future, let us rejoice in the leadership of President-elect Trump and pray that his administration may be guided by the Almighty, thwarting the schemes of the unrighteous and leading us ever closer to the truth of the Gospel—a beacon of hope in these troubled times. Amen.