Wow, can you believe it's finally over and that we've elected a new leader? You may be leaping with joy, or you may be weeping and discouraged. Regardless of how you feel about America's choice, it is important to put the election into an appropriate perspective.
First, we must realize that, as Christians, our temporary citizenship is here on earth, but our eternal citizenship is found in heaven. Now, that doesn't mean that we should ignore the difficulties facing humanity on earth. God clearly does not. Instead, the longevity and value of our dual citizenships should serve as guides to how invested we become in them. Simply put, eternal issues matter more than temporal ones. We should not allow politics and social issues to overtake our commitment to eternal issues. To do so is to risk idolatry.
Next, we must remember that God is bigger than elections. No matter how strongly you felt about one candidate or another, and no matter how disappointed you may or may not feel about the candidate who won, God is bigger than all of that.
Finally, there are certain things that will never change - no matter who is the American leader, no matter how good or bad our economy is, no matter what people define marriage to be, and no matter how people view the value of human life. I found this on someone else's blog, and I think it's quite appropriate. The Bible still has all the answers. Prayer still works. God still pours out his blessings upon all of His people. There is still room at the cross for those who seek it. Jesus still loves you unconditionally. Jesus still saves the lost. Jesus is still King. Our responsibilities as Christians have not changed. The greatest agent for social change in America is not legislation but is winning people through the gospel. The cross, not the government, is still our salvation. My neighbor is still my neighbor, and loving them is the second greatest commandment. The fact that "Jesus is Lord" is still the greatest truth in the Universe.
God is sovereign. God is in control. Now, let's trust God with the results and join together in prayer and support for our new leader, Barack Obama.
3 years ago
3 comments:
Thanks for the encouragement for an eternal perspective! We need this inspriration!
I kept thinking about what you wrote and I pray that our country will unite together, not taking sides and pray for our new leader. May he seek guidance from God.
Amen. In Sunday school this week I mentioned to the class that I thought that one of the positive things that has happened is that I, as never before, am praying for the leaders of government at all levels.
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