“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” – Deuteronomy 31:6
There are a lot of people who are fearful of waking up November 4th and hearing the results of the 2020 presidential election. I’ve heard speculations of what would happen to America if a particular candidate is elected. I’ve read several posts on social media where our society as we know it is doomed depending upon who is elected as president of our nation. So many of these anxieties are not founded upon accurate facts, and the fears generated lead to anger, hatred, depression, and despair. No good comes from it.
We tend to grasp on to what feeds our personal beliefs, and often this skews our objectivity. People readily embrace the “facts” that support their viewpoints, and they become increasingly anxious when they hear comments contrary to their hopes. For a while, I, too, was caught up in the fervor sweeping our nation because I forgot something very, very important. I forgot who was going to be in charge on November 4th.
No matter what happens at the polls, God will still be God. His will will continue to be accomplished despite what any man can do. We don’t always know the big picture, and that’s when we must trust God for the outcome. The Bible tells us that it is God who places those in authority over us, whether it’s a pastor, a governing official, a boss… God is in control of it all. Daniel 2:21 states, “And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:” When I remember that, my fears dissipate.
Remembering to keep my eyes on Christ is the only solution to my heart’s worries over society’s ills. When my thoughts focus on God’s Word, the problems of the world fade away. (Hebrews 12:2) I am reminded of who holds tomorrow in His hand, and I am free from fear and worry! Praise the Lord!
I don’t know about tomorrow, I just live for day to day
I don’t borrow from the sunshine, for it’s skies may turn to gray
I don’t worry o’er the future for I know what Jesus said
And today I’ll walk beside Him for He knows what lies ahead
Many things about tomorrow I don’t seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow, and I know who holds my hand
(from “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” by Ira Stanphill)
“There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.” – Proverbs 19:21
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Trust God; His ways are so much higher than ours!
Thank you so much. This is a good reminder!