Donkeys and Elephants

Here in the United States, the time has come for political canidates to throw their proverbial hat into the ring and announce that they are running for President.  The hustle and bustle from news organizations are gearing up for the war of words that will take place between opponents over the next year.  A lot is at stake, and one by one, they will fall by the wayside until a candidate is chosen by the citizens of our country.

Along with the rhetoric, people begin placing their hope in a certain person who will lower their taxes, help the economy get back on track, meet their needs or give them something to believe in by what they say.

As Christians, we are called to look at things a different way.  Our way should always be God’s way.  If we put our hope in a person or political party, the Bible reassures us that we will be 100% disappointed.

Isaiah 2:22 states:

“Stop trusting in man,
   who has but a breath in his nostrils.
Of what account is he?”

In other words, our hope is in the Lord.  He holds it all in His hands.  God is the only candidate we should trust.  He is the only one that provides, the only one that is holy, the only one where you can fully believe His promises.

This political season, keep this in mind:  exercise your vote, pull for your candidate/party, but put your hope in the Lord.