It was astonishing to me to see history unfold before my eyes last night. I hope you all got a chance to participate in last night's historic election. It seems like our nation is in a drastic state of change.
In light of all that, I was encouraged this morning as I read Psalm 102:25-27:
"Of old You founded the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. Even they will perish, but You endure; And all of them will wear out like a garment; Like clothing You will change them and they will be changed. But You are the same, and Your years will not come to an end."
What a word from the Lord! I am think of Daniel who reminds us that 'it is He who changes the times and epochs, who establishes Kings and removes them' (that may be a Julian paraphrase). Though our government may change, thought policies may come and go, though politicians may rise and fall from power, may we never forget that we serve the unchanging Ruler of the universe who is Lord over all authorities, goverments, and yes, even politicians. His will for us is clear. I can think of at least a couple of things:
'This is the first and greatest command...that you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. The second is like it: love your neighbor as yourself''
'Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I've commanded you, and lo, I am with you even until the end of the age'
I see no reason not to continue in these things. So I encourage you: pray for your leaders; share the good news of Jesus Christ in your communities; invest your resources into the business of Christ, namely, making disciples; strive to fall more deeply in love with the Savior and allow that love to overflow into the lives around you; be reminded that in these changing times you serve and live for the unchanging Lord of creation, that His Spirit dwells within you and that in this, you can rest and be satisfied.
May He continue to get all the glory from our lives.
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I'm so relieved that regardless the political climate, God is still sovereign over all: (Psalm 33:10-11)" The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation." Even in a time of great change and financial uncertainty, my confidence remains upon the One that hold all things together! May all believer's be about His glory and His work!
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