How thankful are you that we have an eternal, unchanging King?
As I write, our nation is in upheaval about a presidential election. Whatever your stance, it is disheartening and unsettling to see a cherished tradition of free and peaceful elections disintegrate before our eyes.
My quiet time and private rhythm of meditation this week had me in Psalm 146. Verse 3 says,“Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings who cannot save.” Can I get an Amen?
It goes on, “Blessed are those whose hope…is in the LORD their God.” I spent some time in contemplation over these sweet words.
Hope in the LORD our God.
Hope in the LORD our God.
For better or worse, we have all learned in the past year to let go of our expectations. We can’t even depend on the reliable things that used to bring stability. And if I do not fight against it, that kind of chaos can make me feel insecure, it can make me feel downright hopeless.
Hope in the LORD our God.
Hope in the LORD our God.
Hope—not in a little “g” god. But in the one and only. There is no other candidate for God who might be a better option. He is awesome, beautiful, and perfect.
Our Awesome Almighty God. Niagra Falls, The Grand Canyon, our sun, a small star, burning at 15,000, 000 degrees Celsius? Do you think those are awesome? The LORD your God made those up.
Our Beautiful Creator God. Think of the most breathtaking sunset you’ve ever seen, the most magnificent mountain range, the most delicate flower petal. Do you think those are beautiful? The LORD your God imagined them.
Our Perfect Most High God. There is no one you can put on a higher pedestal. He is above all and better than all. In fact, everything good that we uphold in our hearts, are mere shadows of the good that He emanates. That coach who invested in you, that friend who was loyal through your darkest days, the parent who loved you unconditionally. All are just a small reflection of the perfect love of the LORD your God.
One day, in the fullness of the Kingdom of Christ, we will see our eternal, unchanging King. We will never get tired of His administration or wish for a new regime. We will never again fear the direction the government is leading or long for the “good old days.” We will no longer have to settle for a flawed human ruler, a prince, a human being who cannot save.
“Blessed are those whose hope…is in the LORD their God.”