The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
September 29, 2024
(Daniel 2:20–21, NIV84) “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.”
As election day approaches in the United States, many people are concerned about the future of their country, their states, their communities.
But Daniel has the right answer, an answer that should give peace to every believer in God.
God is the one controlling things. Even through Americans can cast ballots and vote for their preferences, everything is controlled by God. God is the one who “sets up kings and deposes them.”
As citizens of the United States we can say anything we want and not immediately be thrown into prison – and how often doesn’t our sinful flesh – our tongue speaking for our heart – take over! but that doesn’t change the fact that God is really in charge. God, of course makes it clear what kind of words should come out of our mouths.
How often doesn’t the Word of God tell us not to be afraid?
And the most important “Fear Not” came from the angels telling us the Savior had come to earth: “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10–11, KJV)
So let us not be troubled, but rejoice that our God is in charge!
Prayer
Grant, O Lord, we beseech Thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by Thy governing that Thy Church may joyfully serve Thee in all godly quietness. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, thy Son, Our Lord. Amen
