Mere Humans

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Whether we like it or not, it’s happening.


Tomorrow will be yet another monumental day in our country this year. There are many thoughts and opinions concerning each candidate, but the one that truly matters is the one who created each one of us. 


We have all seen a lot of energy being put into uplifting or putting down those running for office, and some of us have done the same to their supporters. 


First of all, we forget that these men and women are mere humans just like us. Why are we putting them and their positions above those we claim to love? Psalms 146:3-4 says, “ Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them.” ‭‭


Where does that leave us when the dust clears?


Yesterday, Matt Atnip, the minister of my church reminded us, “We vote without expecting the person we vote for to love our neighbor for us, or feed the hungry for us, to value life for us, to fight injustice for us, or to create peace for us.” 


God has given each of us the ultimate responsibility of caring for one another. The Spirit of God is within us, compelling us to do our part. We must stop looking to these people in exalted positions as saviors. It is true they have a great impact on our country, but the fact remains, we bear a great responsibility ourselves. We tend to put so much faith in these people to do what we are called to do, we forget where the true source of power lies. Where does your help come from? My help comes from the Lord (Psalm 121:2), which is why regardless of what men and women find themselves victorious at the polls, the war is already won, and our God will remain on His throne.


Friends, let’s do our part, asking God for wisdom as we vote, then trust Him with the outcome. “Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you.” I Peter 5:7.

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