The Obama Syndrome
(With due respect to Barack Obama.)
“While they are saying, “Peace and Safety!” then destruction will come upon them suddenly
like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape” (1 Thess 5:3, NASB).
Dear friend. It never ceases to disturb and amaze me
How people put great faith in a man (or woman) foolishly.
Is Barack Obama a saviour? No. Nor could George Bush be,
So, let’s not kid ourselves, and face up to reality.
The answer lies outside ourselves — we’re ships in a bottle,
And there we will remain, despite whose hand’s on the throttle.
Even Christians surprise me looking to men longingly,
For things will not get better it’s stated biblically.
Now, forgive me preaching, but as far as earth goes, friend,
It’s very clear that its lifespan is racing to an end.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work that out,
So, I’d give this much thought -- for that it needs it, there’s no doubt.
By all means let’s do what we can to make earth a better place,
But the reality that earth’s on borrowed time all should face.
Personally, I have a hope beyond, see a way through,
And the question that I would like to ask, friend, is, “Do you?”
You see, for me it’s God, obviously -- but what about you?
Is it chance, fate, blind faith in man — for that will hardly do.
We all know deep inside that something’s up — it’s on our lips,
Yes, Armageddon some call it, or the Apocalypse.
Neither Barack Obama, nor those who’ll come after him, can
Provide an answer to this dilemma that’s facing man.
And this, all will eventually see, if not before — so,
Should we put faith in popes, kings or presidents? I say, “No!”
Whoever’s in power at any time may well be a good man,
Or woman, but no human can come up with a rescue plan.
Ultimately such is beyond us — forget Superman,
And don’t hold your breath should someone say, “Hey, I’ve got a plan.”
Yes, there is hope, but it doesn’t lie here, nor with man.
By Lance Landall
