Congress Is Not Your Ultimate Hope; The President Is Not Your Savior
Text: Philippians 3:17-21 In the name of Jesus. Amen. I have seen it online and heard it in many conversations: people are disgusted and disappointed by the outcome of this past week's midterm elections. Others are ecstatic and excited. In other words, some people are extremely concerned about the direction of our country, whereas others are excited that the country might be back on track and heading in the right direction. Now, regardless of what camp you might be in—whether you are happy or sad about the results of the midterm elections—I need to tell you something this morning. Your Savior is not sitting in the White House. Your ultimate hope is not seated in Congress. And your eternal future is not determined by election outcomes. You see, if a Christian becomes utterly devastated because his political party loses an election—or if a Christian becomes completely overjoyed because her political party wins an election—it is worth asking: What are you ultimately trusting in? Are...
