(October 24, 2016)
In our
modern society, so many things are outside of our control – likely more is out
of our control than at any point in human history. Basic human needs – food, shelter, water, for
example – are provided to us via means that we don’t fully understand and which
we certainly cannot control.
This
absence of control is disquieting at times, but it also is a pervasive reminder
to us of our utter dependence upon God. Whereas
the Psalmist saw the need for deliverance from his enemies, we may perhaps have
different needs for deliverance. We may
be tempted to seek out protection through self-reliance, through political intervention,
or any of a number of ways. But
ultimately we cannot find safety in any manner other than through the protection
of the Lord.
We are
in the midst of what could at best be considered a tumultuous political
season. And yet, ultimately, whomever is
elected our hope lies not in the ballot box but at the Sacrament Table, not in
standing up for our rights but kneeling before our God. He and He alone can fix everything. Hoping for any other solution is foolish and,
ultimately, idolatry.
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