“They plot injustice and say, ‘We have devised a perfect plan!’ Surely the human mind and heart are cunning. But God will shoot them with his arrows; they will suddenly be struck down.” Psalm 64:6-7 NIV
There are times I hesitate in writing a devotional or a Christian perspective piece in fear of how it may be received. This is one of them. ‘Word for the Soul’ is not a political site, but politics and government references are scattered throughout Scripture and need to be addressed when the situation arises. We have a situation that has arisen again this year as it always has every four years in the United States, the Presidential election. The repeated phrase ‘this is the most important election in our lifetime’ may be true this time around.
What has been troubling me over the past several years has been the noticeable corruption in our government. Perhaps it has been that way for years, as I’m starting to find out, but I always managed to see the best in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Having said that, there are many good and brave people in government, but they are in a constant battle with those who what to do harm through their anti-Biblical agendas. As Christians, we are to take a stand against any policies and/or government actions that go against God’s written Word.
The United States is in a weaken condition. Most American citizens who pay attention to the news have grave concerns that is weakening their strength and hope for the future. Those who can care less about the events of the nation are also in a weaken condition for they do not know what has been and what could be. The American people are ripe for a conspiracy plot to burst forth. The seeds of corruption have been planted years ago, watered over the last several decades, and are ready to be harvested in 2024 with the rest of the world.
King David was in a weaken condition in writing Psalm 64. His enemies knew it and were conspiring against him. First, they started with their rhetoric, “They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim cruel words like deadly arrows.” (Ps.64:3 niv) Christians have also felt the cruel words from some politicians and government officials increasing over the years. Secondly David said those against him conspired secretly developing their plans to trap him. “They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares; they say, “Who will see it?” (Ps.64:5 niv) In our modern-day, policies and agendas are often hidden in thousands of pages of passed legislation which are not read by those we vote to represent us. Yes, they are correct when say, “Who will see it?” Finally, David says, “They plot injustice and say, ‘We have devised a perfect plan!’” (Ps.64:6a niv)
Psalm 64 could have been written for us in 2024. In fact, it was. The Bible is a living Word and applicable for today. But be careful, it doesn’t change to line up, adapt, or confirm to our culture. God’s Word is applied to relate to our day in context with the day it was written and God’s overall standards. God will apply His justice to His standards in our day as he did in King David’s day. David wrote “Surely the human mind and heart are cunning. But God will shoot them with his arrows; they will suddenly be struck down.” (Ps.64:6b-7 niv)
Our protections from conspiracies against us will not come from any government official or candidate for President. Our protections from injustices done to us come only from the Lord on His timetable. He promises us protection, but there may be some suffering involved for we live in a fallen sinful world. So, we should be praying, as instructed in Scripture, for all those in authority and for those who will be in authority after election day that God’s will be done.
Read: Psalm 64 NIV – Psalm 64 – For the director of music. A – Bible Gateway
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