Jeremiah 33:14-16

“In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.” vs. 15

These days we have heard a lot of talk about the future of our country. Some are saying that as soon as the new cabinet is chosen and new people are in charge, justice will be executed and righteousness will fill the land. On the surface that sounds like what Jeremiah had in mind for Israel. Of course there’s one big difference. Jeremiah believed that the Lord would be the one in control, and in our country we’re putting our hope in politicians. You’d think we’d be smarter than that. Never in the history of any country has a new administration been responsible for the establishment of justice or the triumph of righteousness. It makes no difference what political party we’re talking about. And yet we keep hoping! We keep thinking there will be some new messiah who will solve all our problems and offer a path to a glorious future. And the truth is that this messiah has already come and his peaceable kingdom has already been established! All around the world faith communities are continuing his mission of love and mercy. The poor and the needy are being taken care of. The hungry are being fed. And sadly, politicians generally aren’t the ones doing his work. Thank God for the people of faith who are making a difference for good in our broken world.

Thought for the Day: Why do people put such trust in politicians?