A Biblical Response to the Election Results
Well, the election is now behind us and the results were not what we had hoped for. The Democrats (Socialists) have won the white house, as well as the majority in the House and the Senate.
There has been a lot of response from this election , and while it did not go the way I had prayed, I am reminded that God's plan is not always our plan. For His own purpose He has allowed this to happen:
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. " (Romans 13:1-7)
So, let us remember that God has ordained this to happen. Yes, we have the right to vote. Praise God for it and always practice that right. I sure did! But do not forget that God is the One who is ultimately in charge of this country (and every other country in the world for that matter)! As John Quincy Adams said so long ago: "Duty is ours. Results are God's."
Now, let us give thanks for President George W. Bush and pray for him as he finishes out this term, but also let us give thanks for and pray for our next president. This is what separates our religion from all others. Noticed what God has written in His Word: "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth." (I Timothy 2:1-4).
No, I do not agree with most of the things today's Democrats stand for. And I sure do not support Barack Obama's liberal ideals on such issues as gun control, abortion, sodomy, higher taxes and bigger government. That is why he did not have my vote.
However, I am trying to be thankful for him and I am praying for him. I must admit the first part is harder than the second part. We can do both even when we do not agree with a man. (Remember when Paul wrote both of the passages we have quoted thus far, he lived under a horrible dictatorship...Worse, much worse, than what we have here in America.) We will see how the next four years go.
Keep in mind, "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. " (Proverbs 21:1)
As I end this little post by saying I am grateful to live in America. I am thankful for our Christian heritage, for the freedoms we have today, and for the fact that God has blessed us with so much. And I am thankful to live in a country where a black man could overcome great odds that were not even thought possible a generation ago, to become President of the USA. What a great country we live in!
And if this letter is read by any in the government, please remember, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. " (Proverbs 14:34)
And if any of God's people think all is lost, commit to this passage, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." (II Chronicles 7:14)
There has been a lot of response from this election , and while it did not go the way I had prayed, I am reminded that God's plan is not always our plan. For His own purpose He has allowed this to happen:
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. " (Romans 13:1-7)
So, let us remember that God has ordained this to happen. Yes, we have the right to vote. Praise God for it and always practice that right. I sure did! But do not forget that God is the One who is ultimately in charge of this country (and every other country in the world for that matter)! As John Quincy Adams said so long ago: "Duty is ours. Results are God's."
Now, let us give thanks for President George W. Bush and pray for him as he finishes out this term, but also let us give thanks for and pray for our next president. This is what separates our religion from all others. Noticed what God has written in His Word: "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth." (I Timothy 2:1-4).
No, I do not agree with most of the things today's Democrats stand for. And I sure do not support Barack Obama's liberal ideals on such issues as gun control, abortion, sodomy, higher taxes and bigger government. That is why he did not have my vote.
However, I am trying to be thankful for him and I am praying for him. I must admit the first part is harder than the second part. We can do both even when we do not agree with a man. (Remember when Paul wrote both of the passages we have quoted thus far, he lived under a horrible dictatorship...Worse, much worse, than what we have here in America.) We will see how the next four years go.
Keep in mind, "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. " (Proverbs 21:1)
As I end this little post by saying I am grateful to live in America. I am thankful for our Christian heritage, for the freedoms we have today, and for the fact that God has blessed us with so much. And I am thankful to live in a country where a black man could overcome great odds that were not even thought possible a generation ago, to become President of the USA. What a great country we live in!
And if this letter is read by any in the government, please remember, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. " (Proverbs 14:34)
And if any of God's people think all is lost, commit to this passage, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." (II Chronicles 7:14)
posted by David M. Green | 8:46 PM
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