Show Me the Seal and the State of the State of Missouri

Behold, the Great Seal of the State of Missouri.

Missouri is the “Show Me” State, so let's consider what the Missouri Coat of Arms shows us in our day.  It contains much that may be missed at a glance.

The Shield

The shield, or rather circle, is divided into three parts, a half on the East, and two quarters on the West. 

The half section is a field of white on which is emblazoned a bald eagle grasping the olive branches of peace and the arrows of war in its talons. This is from the seal of the United States, and represents that Missouri is a part of the Union. The background is white, symbolizing purity. Inside the Missouri state Capitol rotunda, the words “Righteousness exalteth a nation” are etched into the wall, quoting Proverbs 14:34.  This is true.  We must also remember the rest of the verse: “but sin is a reproach to any people.”  

The lower quarter section to the west is a field of red with a white bear walking on all fours.  The bear is to indicate the strength and bravery of the citizens of Missouri, and the white again is for purity.  The red field is meant to depict valor.  However, when the blood of over 58,000 children is on our hands, under “color of law,” how is our bravery doing?  When we walk surrounded by the bloodshed of the least of these, how are we clean?  These are things to bear in mind.

The upper quarter is a field of blue with a crescent moon. This moon represents two things. In heraldry, the crescent moon means the second son. Missouri was the second state to be carved out from the Louisiana Purchase. Additionally, it represents the state of Missouri at the time of its induction into the Union: a state with a small population and huge potential for growth. But what about the SMALLEST POPULATION TODAY WITH HUGE POTENTIAL, those children in the womb whom we do not protect?  The blue field represents vigilance and justice.

Then should we not consider the measure of our VIGILANCE?  “Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard” (Proverbs 21:13). “He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse” (Proverbs 28:27). “The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.” Proverbs 29:7). Vigilance must be shown towards the preborn, the poorest and most needy in our land.

And should we not weigh out the balance of our JUSTICE? “How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Defend the poor and the fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked” (Psalm 82:2-4).  “Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place” (Jeremiah 22:3).

Equity and Justice must be established. Truth telling. True Treatment.

The Belt

The red, white, and blue circle is surrounded by a belt inscribed “United we stand, divided we fall”, indicating the advantage of the union of the United States.

But in the area of child sacrifice, and the rampant bloodshed, we are in error before the God to Whom we will give account.  Though hand join in hand, we shall not be unpunished.  LET US REPENT, FOR WE ARE UNDONE.

The Helmet

Above the shield and belt, a helmet is depicted, representing Missouri’s state sovereignty. It is the duty of the lesser magistrates to protect the lives and rights of the people in their jurisdiction, and to stand in the gap for them to interpose when injustice is decreed from higher up (i.e. Exodus 1; I Samuel 14; Daniel 3). In the face of tyranny, we must assert state sovereignty to protect the preborn and abolish murder by abortion under the law.

The Upright Supports

The seal is upheld by two grizzly bears standing, one on each side of the shield. These upright supporters of the Seal symbolize Courage & Strength.  It takes courage and strength to stand for the weak in a day when they are being slaughtered under color of law, and we will give an account to the Keeper of our souls for how we live in regards to our actions in a culture of child sacrifice.

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of HIS might” (Ephesians 6:10).

 “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.  If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?” (Proverbs 24:10-12).

 “Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight” (I Chronicles 19:13). Duty is ours. Results are God’s.

The Motto 

At the base of the seal is a scroll…SALUS POPULI SUPREMA LEX ESTO, meaning “Let the welfare (health, safety, good) of the People be the Supreme Law.” It is the motto of the state of Missouri. But Abortion is not healthcare. It is Homicide in the worst degree, attacking the most vulnerable and innocent of victims.  So the Missouri state motto requires that the law must establish justice to protect the lives, the welfare, the health, the safety, and the good of the people targeted for slaughter. Abortion is MURDER. It must be abolished.