This is not a happy night. But Obama is no worse than Nero; and, unless we're better than Paul, we simply cannot entertain thoughts of bitterness, resentment, and rebellion to enter our hearts.

We have a very specific instruction from our Lord, for moments such as these, and we'd better obey it: In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1 Thess. 5:18).

This is where the rubber meets the road for us: do we believe and obey God's words, or do we not?

Even so, come, Lord Jesus!