Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help. When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans perish.”
Psalm 146:1-4
vss. 3-4
This psalmist obviously spoke from experience. He’d lived long enough to realize that princes, no matter how appealing their promises, had a limited life. They wouldn’t be around forever. Because of this reality the psalmist recommended that people put their trust in the Lord, the creator of heavens and the earth. We would do well to heed his advice. We live in a fractious, divided, and highly partisan environment, and new leaders regularly push themselves into our awareness, always offering a vision of change or a promise of restored glory. Using intricate algorithms and skilled marketing techniques, they match their promises to their audiences as they pitch their perspective and curry our favor. While most people will eventually cast their lot with one or another of those leaders, it’s crucial for us to remember that none of them should be trusted. Not only are some of their ideas bogus, but all of them will also age out, and it’s amazing to see how quickly they are forgotten once they fade away. But God never disappears–not only has God always been, but God will also always be, and that is our one solid hope for the future. The heavens and earth will pass away, but God remains forever, an ever-present strength in every time of trial.
Thought for the Day: Why do people get passionate about politicians?
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