As the results are now in, we now know that Senator Barack Obama has indeed won the race for the Presidency of the United States of America.

Whether you supported Senator McCain or Senator Obama, today is a good day for America, as it has once again demonstrated the strength of a democratically elected government. Additionally, the events of today serve as a segue into the next chapter of our nation’s history.

May God bless President-Elect Barack Obama with wisdom, clarity of mind, and physical protection as he prepares to take office in January. Amen.

As I sit here listening to the Presidential Election results roll in tonight, I am struck by the fact that this will be a historic outcome, regardless of what happens.

On the Republican side, we all know that John McCain, if elected, will be the oldest person to become President. That would also cause Sarah Palin to be the first female Vice-President in our nation’s history.

On the Democratic side, did you know Joe Biden would be the first Roman Catholic Vice-President? Yep, it’s true. And Barack Obama would be the forty-fourth white President of the United States.

Wait, what?

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While many Americans will head to the polls today to decide the identity of the next resident of the White House, voters in California will also have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposal to amend the state constitution. If Proposition 8 is passed, it will remove the option of same-gender couples from marrying in the state.

Now, I’m not from California, so Prop 8 isn’t likely to affect me directly. However, I am a huge fan of technology created by Apple, so when the company posted this statement on their Hot News feed, I took notice:

Apple is publicly opposing Proposition 8 and making a donation of $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign. Apple was among the first California companies to offer equal rights and benefits to our employees’ same-sex partners, and we strongly believe that a person’s fundamental rights — including the right to marry — should not be affected by their sexual orientation. Apple views this as a civil rights issue, rather than just a political issue, and is therefore speaking out publicly against Proposition 8.

That surprised me… kind of. And it disappointed me too, though not enough to flip out and boycott, as I am sure some of my well-meaning Christian brothers and sisters will do. The company still makes some great stuff and I’ll gladly pay my “Apple Tax”.

[sarcasm] However, maybe they should go back to the old rainbow logo? [/sarcasm]

A few moments ago, the major news agencies showed video of the Governor of New York State, Eliot Spitzer, announcing that he had been linked by federal wiretaps to involvement in a high-class prostitution ring.

Spitzer is the governor of my state, and while I’ve never been a big fan of his, I fear that people Christians will choose to respond to this situation in what I feel would be an incorrect way.

Should he resign? Yes, I think so. Conservative leaders are already calling for that. But that shouldn’t be the Christian’s focus.

The Christian’s focus should be on prayer. We don’t need to condemn and demonize Spitzer. We need to pray for Albany, that the state government won’t functionally implode due to one man’s sin becoming a political a three-ring-circus. And we need to pray for the state, that a new generation of leaders with a God-honoring sense of morality would rise up. Most specifically, we need to pray for the man, and for his family. Spitzer is married, and has three daughters. Outside of his own guilt, the consequences of his sin will be highest for these four women.

Please understand that we must not think ourselves any better than this fallen man. Spitzer stated in his announcement: “…I have disappointed, and failed to live up to the standard I expected of myself.” Romans 3:23 says “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (ESV). If we cannot live up to our own expectations, how will we live up to the standards of a perfect and holy God?

The answer is by Grace, through Faith, in Jesus Christ.

Please join me in praying for New York, and for the Spitzer family.

The Southern Baptist Texan has an article stating that Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. is likely to be nominated for the post of President of the Southern Baptist Convention, when the SBC holds their Annual Meeting in June.

Dr. Mohler is currently President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He also a nationally syndicated radio host and blogger. I enjoy his radio program, despite disagreeing with some of the conclusions he draws at times.

I am not a Southern Baptist (I am affiliated with CBMNE and CBAmerica), so I really can’t comment on whether or not he would make a good SBC President, though he seems like a good option to me. However, given the current climate in the SBC regarding Reformed theology, I would think he’d be a controversial figure. Do any of you readers have any thoughts?