One and True King
I do not know if you have been paying attention to current events, but we have a presidential election happening this year. Of course, I am saying that in jest because who would not know that. There is so much noise going on over it and emotions are very high. No matter the outcome of this election there will be some very unhappy people when it is completed. Almost half of our beloved country will feel devastated by the results. Although I would never tell you who to vote for, as your Deacon, I ask for you to make an informed and prayerful decision when you cast your vote. Remember again that as happy or unhappy as you are about the results, there will be people on the other side of the spectrum from you with their feelings. Be aware and consider that and remember that we are all sons and daughters of our Father in Heaven.
But most of all I would like you to remember something God our Father told us in Psalm 146:
Do not put your trust in princes,
in human beings, who cannot save.
When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;
on that very day their plans come to nothing.
Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord their God.
This so very important to remember and this warning was also made in 1 Samuel when the Israelites were asking for a King. God told Samuel to “…listen to them; but at the same time, give them a solemn warning and inform them of the rights of the king who will rule them.” Samuel gave the people an entire litany of what an earthly king would impose on them. This king could not offer what God could offer as their true King. Our one and true happiness will come from our meeting face to face with our God and there is only one person who can offer us that opportunity.
Redemption will not come from anything any political candidate is offering. Salvation will not even come from the success of the United States. Our eternal life and happiness will only come when we put our faith and trust in our one and true king, Jesus Christ. He is always waiting for you to cast a vote for Him. He is the King that will lead us to the Father.
May Jesus live in your hearts forever.
Deacon Chris