Political Viewpoint
by Charles Holmes
Oh no, it’s that season again. We are all in for what the experts predict will be a BILLION dollar election process. One thing you can count on. This process will bring out strong emotions and deeply held beliefs nationwide, as well as internationally. People from all walks of life will be very opinionated about which way we should go as a nation. Although there are as many opinions as there are people, what approach should a follower of Christ take? Should we stand on sinking sand that comes from talking heads that have little or no concern about the kingdom of God; or should we go to God and His word and stand on the rock?
1 Timothy 2
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way, 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.
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Yes, as well as praying, we should follow the laws and rights of the land. If we are in a position to vote, we should prayerfully and carefully find a candidate that fears God and honors His word. Yes, we should do our research, and see if that persons beliefs line up with God’s laws of love and compassion for all. Also, as Christians, our vote should be one of principle, not pragmatism.
What if the person that you voted for isn’t elected? Well, it matters where your faith is. If you think prayer is irrelevant and God is powerless, then you have a melt down and proclaim that we are all doomed. Or, if your faith is in God and you believe all men are subject to Him, again, you firstly commit to supplications, prayer, intercession and thanksgiving for this high office holder, for this is pleasing to God. Well ok, what do we pray for? First, we pray for them to be authentically saved; we pray that they don’t hinder the gospel of Jesus Christ; we pray that God gives them wisdom to lead; we pray that they will have compassion for the poor and downtrodden, to name a few. We also pray for ourselves and ask God to fill us with love for this person, for God says that we are to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. (Matt 5:43-48)
Saints, let’s cry out to God and get our hearts right. This isn’t our home. Although these are kings that we are talking about; we are servants of the KING of kings. Although these our high authorities we are talking about; we are servants of the MOST High. Our allegiance is to Him first and foremost. The nations are but grains of sand in His hands. All governments are man’s attempt to try to govern without God, even if there has been some biblical principles applied. Man is governing now, but every failed and destructive government makes it clear how desperately we need God. To the point that in the last days; unless God intervenes, mankind will wipe himself off the face of the earth. But rejoice, in His perfect timing, our God is going to step in to rule and reign forever! If you have been caught up with these little kingdoms of men and have lost sight of His, I offer the first words of our Lord’s first sermon:
Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand! (Matt 3:2)