doing God's will

I’m not alone in being alarmed at the prospects in this election year. We’re down to four candidates, none of whom seems to me would make a good president. I fear that over the next four years our economy will continue to stumble, and our geopolitical relationships will worsen, and morality will continue to erode.

Reading this morning from 1 Samuel was a comfort, though. I read part of the story of King Saul and his general, David. Saul, with all the might and authority at his disposal, sends groups of men to kill David, but whenever they get close the Spirit of God causes them to forget their mission and prophesy. 

Finally, Saul goes himself (1 Samuel 19:23-24.)  “So Saul went to Naioth at Ramah. But the Spirit of God came even on him, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth. He stripped off his garments, and he too prophesied in Samuel's presence. He lay naked all that day and all that night. This is why people say, ‘Is Saul also among the prophets?’”

Another place in the same chapter, God sent an evil spirit (Really? An evil spirit from God? That’s what scripture says) to goad Saul into a murderous rage. Saul, who thinks he’s in control, can do nothing except what God wants to fulfill his plan.

Much as a godly president would bless our nation, even an ungodly president will do God’s will. No man or woman, not even the leader of the most powerful nation on earth, can thwart God. 

So instead of worrying about a looming Trump-Clinton general election, I’ll concentrate on being more like David, a man after God’s own heart. Under God’s care, Saul was helpless to harm David. Under God’s care, my soul is safe and my future is assured.