1. Psalm 146

3.  This psalm teaches us that God reigns, God provides for His people, and government leaders come & go.  We know “dirt” on many of Israel’s leaders.  Saul.  David.  Solomon.  Trust in these men was misplaced trust.

5.  Put your trust in God, for He reigns forever (vv 3-4).  Put your trust in God, for He is powerful (vv 5-6).  Put your trust in God, for He does the right thing (vv 7-9).

6.  This text is pertinent to modern political discussions.  God giveth food to the hungry.  Economy is a focal point of the campaign.  “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matt 6:33).  God preserveth the strangers.  We’ve heard a fair amount about immigration.  God cares about the souls of every person on this planet.  God turneth the way of the wicked upside down.  Heard some about moral issues.  We should care about the moral state of this nation.  “Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people” (Prov 14:34).  “It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness” (Prov 16:12).

7.  God is going to take care of wickedness in the end.  God still sits upon His throne (Rev 19:6).  God will judge evil in the end (Rev 20:11-15).  Take heart!  Trust in God, not political leaders.

8. We pray.

9.  We’ve been instructed to pray for our leaders (1 Tim 2:1-3).  What better thing can we do than—in trust—turn this over to God?  Pray that the country might do as God would have it.  Pray that God’s will be done.  Pray for whoever wins.  Pray that he might have wisdom.  Pray that he might have courage to do what’s right.  Pray that he might bring honor & glory to God.