Last night, Mitt Romney barely survived Rick Santorum in the Iowa caucuses. For the rest of the week, supporters of the other GOP candidates will be biting their nails while awaiting word on whether the man or woman they support will stay in the race or drop out.
So much hope wrapped up in individuals who ultimately will fail. The eventual winner will be looked to for the salvation of the country.
Why so much hope placed in people who will at some point disappoint?
One of the things the political season reminds us is that, as a nation, we have stopped relying on God to meet our needs. We now trust in a candidate or a congress or even a bureaucracy of red tape.
We pray that our government support check arrives rather than that God will provide.
We have made idols out of candidates (most of whom will lose), and a governmental system that has a track record filled with failure.
During this year's political season, let us not look to the things that will disappoint and fade away. Nations will fall away, even the United States.
In the end, only two things will remain: Jesus and His church. Look to these for hope and change.
Start today by reading your Bible to discover the plan God has for you. You can get a free Bible for your mobile device or browse their website at youversion.com.
What are you putting your hope in this year?
So much hope wrapped up in individuals who ultimately will fail. The eventual winner will be looked to for the salvation of the country.
Why so much hope placed in people who will at some point disappoint?
One of the things the political season reminds us is that, as a nation, we have stopped relying on God to meet our needs. We now trust in a candidate or a congress or even a bureaucracy of red tape.
We pray that our government support check arrives rather than that God will provide.
We have made idols out of candidates (most of whom will lose), and a governmental system that has a track record filled with failure.
During this year's political season, let us not look to the things that will disappoint and fade away. Nations will fall away, even the United States.
In the end, only two things will remain: Jesus and His church. Look to these for hope and change.
Start today by reading your Bible to discover the plan God has for you. You can get a free Bible for your mobile device or browse their website at youversion.com.
What are you putting your hope in this year?
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