Last Chance!
Today is a day that God has providentially set apart for His purpose. Once the votes are cast we will be left to prayerfully watch and listen as the results come in. As a Christian, I have no choice but to a TRUST in God’s sovereignty when it comes to this election. Don’t misinterpret what I am communicating, I don’t believe in just taking my hand off of the wheel and simply and politely praying, “let Thy kingdom come, let Thy will be done as it is in Heaven,” no I have been praying specifically for Him to move in a very specific direction, yet there is a time to TRUST Him in His foresight and divine wisdom to simply move upon His people (saved and unsaved) to fulfill His purpose in the EARTH, not just the United States. That means we will have to accept the results and “put our hand to the plow and not look back.” Today, regardless of the results, is not a day to think in terms of victory or defeat. No today is a day to take up the Biblical posture of “standing still” and seeing the hand of the Lord move upon His people.
As Christians, we tend to be myopic and very short-sighted when it comes to moments like today. We tend to look through our political lenses all the while sometimes missing the kingdom perspective of our Lord Jesus. I believe now is the time to continue to pray, but pray for the courage and stamina to submit to the next President and when the results come in, to be a people who doesn’t sit back apathetically now that the results are in, but be those who will actually step up to the plate and say “here I am Lord, send me…use me!”
The results of this election will give a clear and wonderful direction to us as a people! We will now have new marching orders and a clear understanding of how now to pray and operate. I am reminded of Psalm 37 as I write this…the psalmist says, “…fret not, it leads only to evil doing.” The entire Psalm is a declaration of trust and assurance in the Providence and goodness of the Lord. The Word is very clear that whoever our leaders are, we are deserving of them. Meaning, they are simply a reflection of US as a people. No matter what your political bent, can you as a man or woman of God look into the mirror and let God illuminate how you can better govern yourself, so as not to have to rely upon a man or woman to bail us out or save us!
Cast your vote! Let it be a vote of trust to our great Sovereign. 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NASB)
Pastor Bryan Schwartz
