"National Treasure"

Scripture Passage

1 Kings 2:1-9; 2 Samuel 23:1-7; 1 Kings 2:10-12; 1 Chronicles 29:26-30; Psalm 4-6; Psalm 8-9; Psalm 11

Scripture Focus

Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”
     Let your face smile on us, LORD.
You have given me greater joy
     than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.
In peace I will lie down and sleep,
     for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe
                                     (Psalm 4:6-8 NLT)

Observation

I can’t imagine a better word from heaven given current economic and political realities. I’m not a guy fully immersed in things political—ultimately, my citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20) and I’ve pretty much chosen to focus my efforts there. Still, I cannot recall a season in my brief lifetime where there has been such division among political lines and such confusion over the best course of action. Seems to me that just a generation ago, though you might disagree with someone politically, there was a general sense that your “opponent” was at least a decent person who still wanted what was best for the country. Nobody seems to believe that about the “opposing viewpoint” any more. (And yes…I hear you…maybe rightly so…)

As for me, I’ll stake my claim with David’s words—

Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”
     Let your face smile on us, LORD.

David recognizes the priority and value of relational bounty with God over even the economic bounty of a rich harvest!

You have given me greater joy
     than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

And David affirms that “national security” is rooted in God’s care:

In peace I will lie down and sleep,
     for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.

Lord, let my priority be on You…my trust be in You…and Your favor towards us the foundation of all prosperity!  You are our true "National Treasure"!