The Standard Bearer

"I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:1-3



I just returned from the Election Night Watch Party of Gov. Mike Huckabee. Governor Huckabee was the epitome of this verse tonight. He spoke with humility and gentleness of his bid for the presidency. I listened with tears in my eyes as he spoke of a race well run and keeping the faith. When Governor Huckabee thanked his wife Janet the room exploded in applause and my tears spilled over when I saw tears come into her eyes.



Supporters hooped and hollered (that's an official Texas term) when the Governor spoke the following line:

"I'd rather lose an election than lose the principles that got me into politics in the first place."

He also spoke of fighting the good fight and finishing the race. When the speech was over he stepped down to shake hands with supporters. When Governor Huckabee shook my hand I told him to continue to carry the standard. I told him he is our standard bearer. I truly believe that he has been called of God to be our Standard Bearer in a culture that is antithetical to the teachings of Scripture.

I spoke with other supporters as ardent as myself. Another told him "In another four years". Many of the grassroots organizations that have started around here are going to continue to meet and get more involved in local races.