According to history.com, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican history and the victory at the Battle of Puebla. This turning point against the European invaders was significant as it is recorded of Mexico: “At the time, the country was in financial ruin after years of internal strife …”
How might that apply to us today? Let us consider the words of Jesus as we reflect on the state of affairs in our own country:
Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them: “Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall. Luke 11:17 niv
Let us determine to find what we can do to bring unity to our nation while not compromising our core beliefs and values.
Abba, leads us back to You so that we can be a nation of Your inheritance:
Blessed in the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. Psalm 33:12 niv
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