Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Scripture

“Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Amos 5:24

Reflections

Election time causes one to wonder.

We wonder if the elected leadership will take us in the right direction.  We look to them as if they’re going to save all our problems and make everything right.  Ultimately, there is no such thing as a perfect leader.  No elected official will fix everything and make everything right.  We pray for them to do the right thing.  Still, elected officials are human and will inevitably let us down.

As people of faith, we know of only One who is true and perfect.  There is only One who will never let us down.  There is only One who will make all things right.  We look to that to happen on the day of the Lord.

The day of the Lord will be a day when the Lord will be victorious over all evil, a day when peace and prosperity would come to those who trust in him.  Those who willingly go against the Lord and his ways will be held accountable.  His justice will roll down like waters, and his righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

Regardless of who gets elected in this chapter in time, God will make all things right.  In the meantime, we continue to do the right thing, working to make things right.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for the opportunity to do the right thing today.  Keep me from making human beings into false gods.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Amos 5:18-24