St. Patrick Presbyterian Church, Epc

I watched the Inauguration with awe. Not because Trump was being sworn into office but because of the peaceful transfer of power that exists in our country. It is hard to believe that Obama and Trump were on the same platform together talking amiably. Then they walked off into the sunset, as Trump walked Obama to an awaiting helicopter, leaving the White House for the last time as the most powerful man in the free world. This is a rarity in most countries, is it not? Whether your party won the White House or not, you have to be in awe of the wisdom of the Founding Fathers of our nation to make a Constitution that makes this possible. Most transitions of power in the history of the world are soaked in bloodshed.Such is the case when we look at the folly and blessing of power this Sunday (mostly folly when in human hands). This week we will conclude looking at one king who abused power more than any other in Israel’s history. When power is abused - justice is squashed, people are coerced, wickedness reigns, and