Greed At The Gas Pump

Why are gas prices so high? The average gas price increases daily. In some cases more than ten cents in one day. Some people on news programs explained that gas prices jumped while they were pumping. Daily, we pass gas stations and the price might be three dollars and eighty nine cents for regular gas in the morning and by that afternoon, the price increased to three dollars and ninety nine cents. Four to five dollars or more, loom over us like death in a cemetery. This is truly a pure sign of greed, nothing more or less.

On the evening news politicians argued over the fact that these same big oil companies are receiving taxpayer subsidies. On ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, a reporter revealed that these oil companies obtain, "unwarranted tax breaks of 4 billion dollars a year." When this was discovered by President Obama, "he sent a letter demanding immediate action." The news report also mentioned that there were congressmen that were, "prepared for battle," because they were supporters of these oil companies. Some possibly elected, due to the financial backing of big oil. How sad to see that politicians have not changed but continue to look out for their own interest. People are financially hurting due to high gas prices. Does anyone really care that we are almost paying, double the amount we paid last year this time, to fill our gas tanks? As taxpayers, we subsidize big oil companies and then they turn around and charge outrageous prices, that will cause them to make record profits. Will the prices continue to increase because big oil can use this for political leverage? When we consider our options, there seems to be little hope. But is that really the case.

There has not been one single reason that is realistic, why the prices of gas have increased. Some blame it on the war in Lybia or the anticipation of a shortage. Regardless of the reason, someone more powerful than any politician or big oil company, does know if this is greed and the participants will answer. It is amazing that the decisions we make and why we make them, is viewed and known by Almighty God. The Grand Creator know our hearts, which he can read. Whether these high gas prices are based on greed or for political purposes, Jehovah knows. Someone will have to answer for their decisions because it affects the innocent. Families who are taxpayers, will be unable to buy food and other necessities; due to high gas prices. People who depend on their vehicles to get to work at great distances, are tremendously affected. Family vacations will be eliminated this summer due to high gas prices. The chaos just goes on and on as the solution to this problem remains hopeless. But, is it really hopeless? Prayers to our powerful Heavenly Father for a kingdom that Jesus taught us to pray for at Matthew chapter six will bring solutions. This kingdom will rid the world of greed and corrupt political officials. My vote continues to be cast for this kingdom. It is the only rulership where sickness, death, pain or sorrow will not exist based on Revelation 21:3,4 which states, "And I heard a loud Voice out of the THRONE, saying, Behold! the TABERNACLE of GOD is with MEN, and he will tabernacle with them, and they shall be his People, and GOD himself will be with them-their GOD. And he will wipe away every Tear from their EYES; and DEATH will be no more, not Mourning, nor Crying; neither will there be any more Pain; Because the former things passed away." (The Emphatic Diaglott) Yes, we may have to pay high prices for gas due to greed and politics but please remember, someone more powerful than all mankind is watching and will resolve these problems we are experiencing today. What a tremendous hope we truly have for the future.