The violent storm surrounding the economy, as shown in the Dow Jones industrial average has been raging, in spite of efforts taken by the government to make it calm.
As a result, people all over the world are getting increasingly more anxious with each passing day. We read things about the real estate market, which has exposed the complete lack of self-control on the part of borrowers and lenders. Then we learn about fiscally irresponsible companies like AIG — the world’s largest insurer — needing a government bailout, then spending recklessly on luxurious executive retreats.
All of this economic turmoil has left many Americans wondering who to trust. Who should we elect that will solve these problems, John McCain or Barack Obama? What should our congressional representatives do?
We all have opinions about that, but as Christians, our source is not found in the Executive, Judicial or Legislative branches of government. Their efforts are (obviously) powerless. The Bible tells us to be anxious for nothing1 and that God has not given us a spirit of fear2. So when you fear what tomorrow will bring, who are you following? The same God, that hung the world on nothing, who’s hand can calm the sea, no matter how raging the storm is, in control… and the best news is… His power is effortless!
Everyone should be responsible, do their homework on candidates and elect good leaders. But, we must also remind ourselves daily, that nobody is allowed a position of power, unless God allows them3. Therefore, we are to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Our struggle is not against flesh and blood… but against the spiritual forces of wickedness and when you’ve done all that you can do, stand4. We all must act, but when we can do no more, we must walk daily with confidence in the Lord and his effortless power. Whenever we are worried, we all should ask ourselves, in whom are we placing our trust… who are we following? And if we follow Him and trust His plan, there is no need for worry, everything is under His command. Halleluja.
1. Philippians 4:6 | 2. 1 Timothy 1:7 | 3. Romans 13:1 | 4. Ephesians 6:12-15
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