Trust in God, Not Men!

 

            Today is election day.  According to some, this is the most consequential election in our nation’s history.  While I would argue that the election of 1860 was the most impactful, there is no doubt that the decision we make today will affect our country for decades.

            As a Christian and a United States citizen, I believe that I have two obligations, not necessarily in this order.

            First, I must (and have already) vote.  We are privileged to live in a country where we are guaranteed the right to vote.  Many people do not have that right.  Voting is a privilege we cannot take for granted.  If you haven’t already done so, please go to the polls immediately.

            Secondly, I must (and do) trust God.  No matter the outcome of today’s election, God is still on His throne.  He is still in control!  His plan that began back in Genesis continues to move forward, regardless of who is President of the United States.  At His determined time, His plan will come to fruition.  Until then, we must trust and obey.

            Our challenge for the future is to pray.  Pray that the victor will turn his or her heart towards God and seek His wisdom in the decisions they make.  Pray that God’s people, the Church, will be united in their focus on God’s mission, not the country’s.  As God’s people, our mission is to reach the lost.

            Our future is not dependent on the outcome of today’s election.  Our future is dependent on our relationship with God.  Pray for revival across this land.  Pray that each of us will turn our hearts towards Him and trust that the future is in His hands.  He alone holds tomorrow!

Deuteronomy 31: 8

Psalm 73: 26

Philippians 4: 6, 7

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