“The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
– Psalm 46:6-7
It’s easy to get swept up in the news of the world. Global politics, matters of war and peace, the rise and fall of leaders and nations. These matters can transfix us, confuse us, or upset us in times like the present. However, God is clear: He is greater and mightier than earthly kings and kingdoms!
Whether you’re exhilarated, exhausted, exasperated, or frightened by the news, always remember that there’s good news that transcends political and military crises. God is with us. The Lord of heavenly armies is our fortress, our protection, our shield, and our strength.
Governments may hate those who follow Jesus. They may hate their neighbors or their own citizens. Governments may fall and nations might collapse, but God Almighty is with His people! All of His people. All of the time. At God’s command the earth quakes, shifts, and melts. At His command, all things eventually bow down.
Our strength and hope aren’t found in political leaders or military power. Our confidence isn’t based on earthly stability. Our strength and hope, even amidst chaos and disaster, is in our God Who loves us and will never leave us.