THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus

Monday, December 5, 2022

Lord, what did the psalmist called them in his day? Arrogant fools? Godless big heads?

Today, we call them “Wheeler-Dealers,” or “Movers and Shakers.” Maybe “globalist” would be a better description. But all have the “elitest” attitude.

Since airplanes were not yet invented, the psalmist had only the analogy of merchant ships sailing the seas, plying their trade throughout the world, (Psalm 107:23–32). These people hobnobbed with kings and princes. Their wealth became their god. Perhaps the psalmist had King Solomon in mind, since his reputation for mega-wealth was known throughout the world,. But like all people, the elitist left everything when they stepped into eternity.

Today, globalist jet-set around the world, making deals, building empires, amassing wealth beyond an ordinary person’s imagination. “Who needs God?” they boast. “Look what I’ve made. Forget those religious fanatics.” With that kind of money, their business kingdoms could sustain them a thousand lifetimes.

Lord, did You add this declaration to remind the movers and shakers their kingdoms are resting on shifting sand, and that You are the One true Mover and Shaker?

“I change rivers into deserts, and springs of water into dry, thirsty land. I turn the fruitful land into salty wastelands, because of the wickedness of those who live there”—Psalm 107:33–34 (NLT).

Hopefully, the recent collapse of FTX will shake the elitist to their senses to recognize there is a higher and greater power than their wealth, which can instantly evaporate, leaving them holding nothing but the ashes of their false mammon god. But oh, what an opportunity for them to cry out to You, Lord. Only You can save them. They will be making the best deal of their life.

Change ‘em, Jesus. Amen.