A lot of very good people that I know are almost becoming overwrought as the election approaches. They have a great anxiety about the election's outcome that seems to suggest that there will be an apocalyptic scenario if their candidate doesn't win. For many of my friends, the accuracy of Mayan forecast of doom for this December seems to hinge on whether Obama or Romney gets the victory. While my friends have no consensus on which candidate they prefer, they do have consensus in believing if their candidate loses it will be an unmitigated disaster for our nation.
Psalm 47 speaks to our election fears. It reminds us that there really is only one King in the end and that all of the nations and leaders belong to Him. Don't misunderstand me. I'm not trying to suggest that presidential elections aren't important. But I think the significance that we give them has to be qualified. If Romney wins or if Obama wins, the King will still be on His throne. I find that a most comforting thought.
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