The Election
Author:
October 29, 2020
There was a time in America when proper etiquette espoused never to speak about two things: politics and religion.
However
today, when it comes to the presidential election, have you noticed
that many are not afraid to share their thoughts about it? Social media
posts, texts, tweets, phone calls, or even face-to-face conversations
are composed of political discourse formerly believed taboo. Spouses,
family members, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and even strangers are
not shying away from the hot topic of politics.
On
November 3, our nation will consummate an election considered by many
to be the most important in our lifetime. And at the end of the day, we
have just two choices. But with all the uncertainty and apprehension
afforded to the presidential election, one thing is for certain, God is
in control!
As we pray for the best election outcome for our nation, let’s all take comfort in the promise found in Daniel 2:21. It reads: He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. (NLT).
That’s
a promise that we must cling to as Christians, particularly during such
politically divisive times as these. If the USA elects Joe Biden, it
does not mean the Lord is a Democrat. And if our nation reelects Donald
Trump, it does not mean God condones everything he says and does.
Whoever is elected simply means that God, in His infinite wisdom, has
declared that this is to be the preeminent leader for such a time as
this. In these last days of earth’s history, we take comfort in our
belief that the Lord Jesus is in control of all things, even an
election.
Indeed, we live in a time when people
boldly share their perspectives on politics. As Christians in a
tumultuous 2020, may we have the same boldness to share our perspective
about and faith in our Lord and Savior.
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