Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. – Jeremiah 29:12

Members of the World Economic Forum have had lofty goals to “build a new social contract that honors the dignity of every human being.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, their website stated, “As we enter a unique window of opportunity to shape the recovery this initiative will offer insights to help inform all those determining the future state of global relations, the direction of national economies, the priorities of societies, the nature of business models, and the management of a global commons.” They are not alone in their intentions, as social justice warriors and socialists also seek to alter or even upend societal workings and interactions.

These humanists forget that “the earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof; the world and those who dwell therein” (Psalm 24:1). As sin had overtaken the world and people had become accustomed to their ways of dealing with it, God conducted His own “social upheaval,“ first through the ministry and message of His Son, then providing salvation to all of humankind through the shed blood of Jesus Christ at Calvary. Today’s verse is a reminder that God is near and He answers those who call upon Him. His love never fails.

Pray for those at the highest levels of America’s government to recognize their need for the Savior and to petition God as they make their plans. Intercede for a shift in their hearts, so they learn to call upon the Lord in prayer and receive His answers.