The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.” vss. 6-7
Psalm 46:1-7
As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, tensions are rising throughout the Middle East, and the ripple effect is felt throughout the world. While it is true that the conflict has been replaced by more mundane concerns in the hearts of many, leaders know that we are at a dangerous point. As in the days of the psalmist “the nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter.” What’s really scary is that the proposed solutions to the crisis that have been bandied about for the past 75 years now seem, not only improbable, but impossible. Where once agreements seemed feasible, there are currently none even on the table. Major combatants are involved in what seems to be a zero-sum game and are unwilling to yield any competitive advantage. If that thinking persists, it seems the results will be chaos, not a particularly hopeful scenario. For the psalmist hope could only be found in the everyday presence of the Lord. And while many may scoff at that notion, people who trust that God is our refuge and strength, know that out of chaos can come a new creation. And so we continue to pray that the Spirit of God would soften hardened hearts and minds, and that this senseless slaughter would quickly come to an end.
Thought for the Day: What is a zero-sum game?
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