The idols of the nations are silver and gold,
the work of human hands.
16 They have mouths, but do not speak;
they have eyes, but do not see;
17 they have ears, but do not hear,
nor is there any breath in their mouths.
18 Those who make them become like them,
so do all who trust in them.
We here on earth have a propensity to place undue spiritual identity to our political heroes, deeming them “savior” of, or “hope” for, the nation. The nation already has both but, like the Israelites clamoring for a visible king, the visually impressive Saul, our nation seems to prefer that which is visible. And fallible. In the psalmist’s day, the nations placed their hope of salvation in silver and gold, or wood and clay during economic recessions. It isn’t long before the very identity of the nation takes on the identity of the god it made, often with disastrous results.
I hate to be the one to break it to you but the next presidential election cycle has begun and the gods of wood and clay are doing the rounds already.The are already showing their leaks and cracks that show they are not the hope and salvation for mankind they make themselves out to be. It is no wonder that our culture now reflects these people. We become like them, telling the truth only when it is to our advantage, condemning others for sins we ourselves commit, and self- centeredness. Only by voting for the only real King can we see the nation become more like him.
Dear Lord, thank you for Jesus, our King. Help us to see him as our hope and salvation instead of fallible men of clay. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Pastor Brad Boyer
Cape Community Church