The fallout is guaranteed to continue but the voting is over. We have not elected a savior to any office in this land, be that to the Oval Office or to the seats of your local government. What we have done is elect fallible men and women who need both our prayers and our vigilant attention. Let us hope that all the newly-elected pause to reflect the trust laid on them and then agree with David who said, “I am this day weak, though anointed king.” (2 Samuel 3:39)
In retrospect this long and wearisome campaign should have made us keenly aware of the contrast, the clear contrast, between the gentle and good rule of God’s Spirit in our hearts…
“Come unto Me and I will give you rest…” and the ultimate shallowness of political promises and programs, even from the best of people.
The poet reads the contrast right:
“Trust not in rulers, they are but mortal;
Earthborn they are and soon decay.
Vain are their counsels at life’s last portal,
When the dark grave engulfs its prey.
Since mortals can no help afford,
Place all your trust in Christ, our Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia” (Lutheran Worship 445, 2)
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