Friday, October 3, 2008
In God We Trust
Like so many other people, I've watched the political scene closely for the past few weeks. I've had an extra interest in the $700 billion (+) bailout bill. I'm not going to use this blog to say whether I agree with it or not. My "yea" or "nay" really doesn't matter. What matters the most to me is what I've observed our political "leaders" do....again.
What do you mean? Well, to be blunt, they have successfully attached millions of dollars in "handouts, giveaways, pork, etc." Call it whatever you want to--but once again in the middle of what they've called an "economic crisis" they didn't slow down in taking multi-millions of dollars (which we don't have) and giving it to the areas aka the people they have special interests in.
So, if everything is spiritual, what does this have to do with a pastor's blog? Fair Question: I'm leading to the answer.
Personally, I don't think our economic challenges are over because of this bailout. It might give some short-term relief, like a steam shower gives to you when you have the flu, but it is not a long-term fix. Our economy is headed for a difficult season if MAJOR CHANGES do not take place.
With that said--I want to give reassurance to every Christian. God is your Provider, not the government, not your employer, not your mom and dad, and not your friend who won the lottery! God has promised that He Is and will always be the Provider for His people. In Scripture, He is called Jehovah Jireh, meaning, our God Provider. Our Provider will provide for us--it is Who He Is and it is what He does!
He provided for His people, Israel, as they spent forty years traveling in the desert. He met their needs miraculously. Jesus provided for the crowds by feeding the hungry and caring for their needs. He will do the same for us.
Think about it for a second. He led His people into the desert between Egypt and the land of Canaan. He didn't lead them into a place of abundant resources. He didn't need to--He Is our abundant resource! God will meet your needs, whether the government does the right or the wrong thing. God's ability to provide for you does not hinge upon our leaders...it hinges upon His faithfulness.
Today, I remind you to trust in Him. Our Country might be headed for some challenging financial times--but God's ability to provide has never relied on America! Take this opportunity to reaffirm your trust in Him. Reconnect with your Lord. Seek His Presence, after all, "if we will seek first His kingdom and His righteousness all these things will be added to us." In other words, seek Him and He'll take care of the things!
Peace
Labels: Bailout, Brad, Chapel, Congress, Faith, In God We Trust, Taxes
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