I came across a warning in Psalm 146. It seemed a timely warning following this recent election. No matter what side of the election you are on (winners or losers) it is a warning we should heed. “Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there.” [vs 3 NLT]
I wonder if we have been putting too much confidence in our government. Are we looking to them for the things we are to be seeking in God?
We should be responsible citizens and vote wisely and always with God’s holy standards and principles in mind. But at the same time, we must recognize that our citizenship here is a temporary one. Our true and eternal citizenship is in heaven. Out true government is a Theocracy … We serve the King of Kings, and LORD of Lords.
In fact, the psalmist opened Psalm 146 with a statement of truth about where our confidence should reside. “Praise the Lord! Let all that I am praise the Lord. I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath.” [vs1-2 NLT]
Tomorrow, we enter the Christmas season. Tomorrow, we turn our attention to the King of Glory who became a Babe in a Manger to save us from sin and judgment. Let’s put our confidence in Him, Christ Jesus our LORD.
