“If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God you’ll be at rest.”

Corrie Ten Boom

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1. Mexico’s First Female President

2. Life’s Final Words

3. Other news you should know

4. Remnant Resources

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Mexico’s First Female President

Claudia Sheinbaum made history by becoming Mexico's first female president amidst the deadliest election campaign in modern Mexican history, with over three dozen candidates assassinated. The election was crucial due to rampant violent crime and the increasing influence of drug cartels, posing challenges to both Mexico and its relationship with the United States. Migration policies, border security, and economic ties were significant concerns for voters on both sides of the border. Sheinbaum, a member of the ruling party and former Mexico City mayor, secured victory over her opponents, but critics wonder if she has what it takes to lead Mexico forward in the face of such darkness.

“By the transgression of a land many are its princes, but by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures” (Proverbs 28:2). If that Proverb were to be rewritten for modern-day Mexico, where 37 candidates were assassinated during this last election cycle (and this does not count the many more failed attempts or the hundreds more that suffered non-lethal attacks), it should say, “by the transgression of a land many are its candidates because men in cartels will make sure good candidates do not long endure.”  What does not need to be “altered” for added relevance to Mexico is Proverbs 29:16, which says, “When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their fall.”

What remains to be seen is whether or not this new administration will be defined by righteousness and declare war on the cartels because they know “a wise king winnows the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them” (Proverbs 20:26). It does not bode well that the newly elected President Sheinbaum is a long time ally of the previous administration whose “hugs not bullets” policy toward the cartels has continued to destabilize the country by allowing for the increase of their armament and political influence.

America has to give close watch to its neighbor to the south lest it learns its ways, or at the very least, be increasingly adversely affected by its policies and lack of concern for its borders. Both America and Mexico would be well served by leaders who read and apply the wisdom the Lord offers leaders in His Word. Proverbs 29:4 is a good place to start, “The king gives stability to the land by justice, but a man who takes bribes overthrows it.” Stop and pray for leaders in America, Mexico, and other nations now (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

_{By: Todd Wagner}

Life’s Final Words

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee identifies four common phrases expressed on deathbeds, emphasizing their profound lessons for a fulfilling life. These four phrases are:

1. "I want to tell you that I love you."

2. "I want to tell you that I forgive you."

3. "Would you tell me that you love me?"

4. "Would you give me your forgiveness?"

He notes that delaying expressions of love and forgiveness can lead to regret and hinder personal and professional growth. Mukherjee challenges people to imbue expressions of love and forgiveness with genuine meaning, urging authenticity and personal significance in interpersonal connections.

It is no surprise that love and forgiveness are on the minds of many as they lay on their deathbeds. But while we appropriately seek, extend, and long for love and forgiveness, we know the true love and forgiveness all men seek lies with God (1 John 4:8, Exodus 34:6). We were created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26–27) and just as our God is a relational being from eternity past to eternity future (John 1:1–2), we were created to live in relationship with (Genesis 2:18, Psalm 133:1) and love one another (John 13:34-35). Love and relationships are defining traits of mankind (Matthew 22:37–40; 1 Corinthians 13:13). However, we are fallen creatures (Romans 3:10–18), with our flesh waging war within us (Romans 7:22–23). Without the abiding presence of Christ, we inevitably sin against one another, creating the need for forgiveness (Psalm 51:4; Galatians 2:11–14; Matthew 18:15–17).

We all have an innate desire to be right with God, to live in a right relationship with him, be reconciled to one another (Psalm 8:4–6), and flourish as He intends (Proverbs 14:11). Yet, all mankind stands condemned by their conscience (Romans 2:12–16), so it makes sense that men and women express sentiments of love and forgiveness as they reflect in their final moments, usually hoping it “counts for something” as they takes their last breaths.

One of the most powerful and essential testimonies the Lord has given us is our love for and oneness with one another. Jesus makes it clear that a life without love toward others is rightly assumed by others to be the life of a non-disciple (John 13:35) and that Christians without oneness rightly will cause the world to question the very divine Sonship of our Lord (John 17:23). As we abide with our Savior and walk in His ways others should be able to look to us, find in our example and hear in our testimony the power of God (Romans 1:16) which provides forgiveness (1 John 1:9) and lovingkindness to all who seek and come in faith to Him (Matthew 11:28-30). Don’t wait until your last breath to extend, seek, and receive forgiveness, or lead a life of love.

_{By: Jack Mueller}

Other news you should know

⚖️ Hunter Biden had his first day in court.

🛂 President Biden’s big border policy change.

👎🏼 Ms. Rachel makes controversial comments.

🇮🇳 Modi wins election in India, but may need a coalition.

🌋 Volcano erupts three miles into sky.

📱 TikTok has a data breach? Could have seen this one coming.

🥃 We can go ahead and tell you that this is a bad idea.

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