As I was reading the news headlines this morning, I couldn't help but think of the following passages.
Why are the nations in an uproar, and the people devising a vain thing?
The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers counsel together
Against the Lord and against His Anointed: (Ps 2:1-2)
He who sits in the heavens laughs,
The Lord scoffs at them.
Then He will speak to them in His anger
And terrify them in His fury. (Ps 2:4-5)
Now therefore, O kings, show discernment;
Take warning, O judges of the earth.
Worship the Lord with reverence, and rejoice with trembling.
Do homage to the Son, lest He become angry, and you perish in the way,
For His wrath may soon be kindled.
How blessed are all you take refuge in Him! (Ps 2:10-12)
The king is not saved by a might army;
A warrior is not delivered by great strength.
A horse is a false hope for victory;
Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength. (Ps 33: 16-17)
Thus says the Lord, " Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the
mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let
him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the
Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for
I delight in these things," declares the Lord (Jer 9:23-24)
As I think about these verses, I am thankful that I do not need to rely on governments to make what I think are right decisions to ensure my financial security, peace from conflict/wars, or a future for my children. I can trust the Creator of the universe who extends mercy, love, justice and righteousness (even if I can't see how a situation is right or just in my eyes) !
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