The Birds and The Bugs Still Sing
Early morning is best. I sit on my back porch to read, write, and visit with God. Even though it will be hot today, the air is still cool. While the breeze whispers a peaceful melody, the birds and bugs still sing the lyrics of creation. I can almost imagine that the world is at peace. Yet, the sound of a jet overhead reminds me that a great, big stupid world is never far away.
I don’t know who said it, but I once read that government is a necessary evil. It is necessary because men need to be governed or there will be anarchy. It is evil because people with authority always crave more authority. Government has an insatiable appetite for growth and its food is the well-being of the governed. Authority must be limited because a large and unlimited government is worse than no government at all.
As Christians, we are told to pray for those in authority so that we may live in peace. We must obey God. However, there has never been a time without strife or war somewhere. Does this mean that God ignores our prayers? Of course not! You see, peace is not the absence of war. Peace is the presence of God. It is the knowledge that your eternal soul is safe even if your mortal body is not.
Yes, God told us to pray for those in authority but He never told us to trust them. Often world leaders will gather together for council. But these planning sessions are never for the good of the people. They are only seeking to perpetuate their power. However, if we trust in God’s Holy Name, we know that He will frustrate their plans. The Word of the Lord will stand forever and no weapon formed against Him will prosper.
The Birds And The Bugs Still Sing
The eyes of God are on those who fear Him. If our hope is in His mercy, He will deliver our souls from death. He will protect us in times of trouble. If we entangle our hearts in God’s strength, He will be our help and shield. So, when the heathen rage and the nations plot vain things let not your heart be troubled. Listen; the birds and the bugs still sing because they know, our God still reigns.
“Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, Praise the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord From this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its going down The Lord’s name is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, His glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, Who dwells on high,”
Psalms 113:1-5 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.113.1-5.NKJV
Douglas & Deborah Huff
Down Where the Pavement Ends
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Great thought about peace, ” your eternal soul is safe even if your mortal body is not.” Yes those birds and bugs reflect his glory every morning and each evening they sleep unworried about tomorrow.