The election is still a few weeks away, but it is certainly consuming the news, both the media and social media. What each candidate is doing or not doing, and saying or not saying, is NEWS! Everyone’s attention is on the election. By saying that, I am really saying that everyone’s attention is on man, and as we know, man can and most certainly does disappoint.
As Christians, we need to be careful we are being good citizens, voting according to Scriptural principles and doing our civic duty. However, we need to be even more mindful that we do not place our trust in man – we must not think our country will be saved or doomed by who wins this election. As Christians, we know that God alone is our hope, He alone will not disappoint us.
Psalm 121:1-2: “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” [HCSB]
Our trust must be in the LORD God Almighty. He alone will never fail us, never lie to us, never change in mid-stream. He remembers His promises to us … and even more He keeps His promises! He will never betray us for convenience sake. He will never walk away from us. He does not have a hidden agenda.
God is all-knowing, He already knows who will win the election and just how that will fit in with His plan.
We must face this election knowing that human leaders and political parties are not the solutions to our ills as a nation or a church. Only the LORD is. So, we focus our attention on God and God alone, and we pray and repent and try to walk close by His side.
Whatever the results, the LORD will have His Will and His Way. Amen & Amen.
