On the Verge of Shutdown and Bankruptcy?

          As I write this, the entire country is waiting to see if the US Congress will fail to reach a “budget deal” and shut down the government, or reach a “budget deal” and keep it operating. As of this moment, it is anyone’s guess. What we all know, however, is this: unless congress stops spending money we do not have, the US government will be bankrupt—sooner, rather than later. I wonder what Congress will do at that point?

          From what I see and hear, we are a very divided country. Jesus had something to say about this: “And knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, ‘Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house divided against itself will not stand’” (Matthew 12:25 NASB). I am quite certain that He was correct, and I am just as certain that we should take heed to His words of caution.

          Thankfully, as believers, we are a part of His Kingdom, the ONLY kingdom that will stand eternally. Make no mistake about these truths: He rules and reigns over His kingdom; He is in control and in charge every time and all-the-time; He does nothing contingently; He does just as He pleases; He never changes; He is never uncertain about anything; He holds no committee meetings; He subjects Himself to no one; He takes advice from no one; He never makes a error; He never has an accident; He has no debt whatsoever; and everything and everyone in His kingdom functions in perfect accordance with His will. As the result, we can rest in the fact that His kingdom will never be on the verge of shutdown or bankruptcy.

          It is sad, indeed, that most of us allow the selfish shenanigans of politicians to distract us from these incredible truths. Please take a moment to remember that you are an alien in a foreign land on your journey Home. The songwriter is correct: This world in not our home; we are just passing through!

          As His child, you are an heir with Jesus to everything in His Father’s Kingdom! You can take that to the “bank!”

"This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent" (John 6:29 NASB).