The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. (Proverbs 21:1 ESV)
Americans do not live in a nation where a king can issue commands and edicts without any checks and balances. We should be praised for wanting to create a democracy which at its best can allow every citizen to have a voice. Yet, a system has been set up where each one of us has surrogates in the form of politicians. Voices often can get muffled as cries for relief and consideration go up the chain of command, especially if a group is small in number or has limited political/economic clout. But there is a way to avoid this pitfall.
The President of the United States of America is our "king" for all intents and purposes. It is this person's responsibility not to rule us with an iron rod but to be our standard bearer. The POTUS must exhibit integrity which is defined as "the quality of being honest and fair". This is what God talks about in the Bible from beginning to end. It would be a wonderful thing if Americans had a leader whose heart was in His hand. This public servant would be turned towards conduct that manifests the highest principle. Find a way to extend a loving and dependable hand in every situation.
It pleases God to never forget about the needs of one person on this earth. He exhibits wisdom and grace by always choosing a course of action that balances the needs of anyone and everyone. We can demand that from ourselves and the POTUS.
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