In reading this morning’s news, it’s clear that the President continues to be a lightning rod for political debate, which Christians have often gotten caught up in for many years, and the result has often been division among brothers and sisters. What deepens the divide, seemingly, is the fear of what happens if the “other side” gets its way. Some believe that if “liberals” get their way on issues, the nation, as my mom used to say, will go to hell in a hand basket. While, on the other hand, there is fear “conservatives” will take us back to the Dark Ages. So stark is the future in people’s minds, they lash out and demonize their opposition.
In the midst of such rancor, this proverb I hope can be a healing balm. It is easy to get carried along by the issues of the day, to get lost in the heated battle for right and wrong, to think it is dependent solely on us to shape the future. And, thus, easy to lose perspective (and temper!).
Yet, everything is not dependent on our efforts towards change. There are many agendas, but only one ultimate plan. Regardless of where you are on the political spectrum, you can rest in knowing God’s purpose will prevail. While we can be passionate on issues of the day (gun control, abortion, same-sex marriage, limited government, etc.), there should be comfort in knowing that God is ultimately in control and His will cannot be thwarted, thereby lowering the “temperature” of our arguments.
Today, regardless of how strongly you feel about certain issues, remember God is in control and His purpose will prevail. You can take a breath and calmly face the future.
© Jim Musser 2018
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