The First “Yes We Did” Inauguration

An inauguration is a formal induction into office. It is a formal beginning or introduction.
It is a consecration— the act of setting apart, or dedicating, something or someone for God’s use. In the Old Testament, the Temple and its trappings were the most important objects consecrated to God (2 Chr. 7:5–9; Ezra 6:16–17); and Aaron and his sons were consecrated to the priesthood (Exodus 29; Leviticus 8). In the New Testament, the supreme example of consecration is Christ himself (John 17:19; Heb. 7:28; 10:10).

But believers are also consecrated by Christ (John 17:17; 1 Pet. 2:9), and are urged to consecrate themselves as well (Rom. 12:1; 2 Tim. 2:21). One of the results of our consecration by Christ is that we are now a priesthood of believers (1 Pet. 2:9) with direct access to our heavenly Father (Eph. 3:11–12).

Today the United States of America has inaugurated its 44th President. Regardless of who or what Barak Obama is to you, he is, nevertheless, the President of the United States of America, with the blessings of our God to rule over this country with compassion, decisively and justly.

For many, including myself, this inauguration is the most important one of my lifetime thus far, because it is The First Inauguration of an African American President of the United States of America. What does this mean for us? It is a:

• Call to consecration, 1 Chronicles 29:5. Judges 5:2.
• A Dual responsibility between a nation and its people, Acts 6:1–4.
• To God, each other, 2 Corinthians 8:5.
• National commitment, 2 Kings 23:3; 2 Chronicles 15:15.
• Volunteer service, 2 Chronicles 17:16.
• Give heart to God, Psalm 40:7–8.
• Take cross, follow, Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23.
• Dying daily, 1 Corinthians 15:31.
• Abandoning all for Christ, Philippians 3:8.


There is hope for liberty. There is hope for equality and opportunity. Hope is what saves us. Keep on hoping; keep on praying. God does hear and answer prayer.
God can always be trusted to deliver us. Our faithlessness cannot nullify His faithfulness. Or as Paul said, “If we are faithless, he will remain faithful for he cannot disown himself.”
Isaiah knows and believes God's promises: “I will give strength to the weary and increase the power of the weak” and “even though youths grow tired and weary, and young people stumble and fall I will renew their strength and they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 29-31

God is able to help.
God is good. God is reliable.
God is in it for the long haul.
What is it that He requires of us? Hope.
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.


Prayer: Heavenly Father, today I praise your Holy name, for you have brought to pass an event which many thought we would never see. I pray, God, you allow our hearts and minds to be calmed and ready us for the days to come. Help us, Lord, to honor you in all we do. We seek your protection and guidance over our new leader, his family, his staff, and this nation. God Bless America, In Jesus name, I pray. Amen!