SOME TRUST IN CHARIOTS

SOME TRUST IN CHARIOTS!

Isa 31:1

31 Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the Lord!

Ps 20:7

7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

           This election cycle, once again, has produced angst in me.. Our culture is collapsing and our freedoms are being traded away for a few entitlement dollars. We are early in the primary battles but we look for a political savior who will lead us out of this chaos and all the while we fear that any human savior will be inadequate for the task. And we are right!

           Those who trust only in chariots will be disappointed in battle! “Going down to Egypt” refers to reliance upon the world and secular resources. When we place our trust in parties and their candidates for hope we can’t be sure of satisfaction. The last seven years of governance has brought much change but little hope. Regardless of which party wins the current, hotly contested, political races, our hope remains in God. He takes down rulers and replaces them as He sees fit. We may not understand it but we are forced to acknowledge it.

Ps 75:7

7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

Dan 2:21

…he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

           Do not neglect your civic responsibility. Educate yourself on the issues and vote Biblical values but do not abandon your hope in God. He is the only true source of hope. Do what you can, and all that you can, then leave the outcome to God.

Dear Lord, in Thee do I put my trust. Let me not be ashamed. Let not my enemies triumph over me. AMEN