“The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.” – Psalm 29:11
Although today is the last day to vote, there is the possibility that it will be a few days before we know the outcome of the election. During this period of time, many people will be filled with angst as they await the results. Some fear that if their candidates do not win, our country will be doomed. Those on the opposing side feel the same dread.
As children of God, we must remember some key points that my pastor shared this past Sunday. No matter who wins the election, these truths still remain:
- God will still be God.
- Jesus will still be my Saviour.
- The Holy Spirit will continue to dwell within me.
- God’s Word will remain infallible.
- God’s promises will still be true.
- I will still be held in His protective hand.
- God will continue to be in control.
- Nothing can thwart God’s plans.
The knowledge that the Lord remains unchanged in who He is should be a source of comfort to us in this unsettling time. Hebrews 13:8 reminds us, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” He is the one who seats those in authority over us as it says in Daniel 2:21, “And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:” Additionally, we are called to pray for those in authority over us, no matter who that person is. “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.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
I recently read something that reminded me of these additional truths:
- Jesus loves Donald Trump with an everlasting love.
- “The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” – Jeremiah 31:3
- Jesus sacrificed His own life to save Joe Biden.
- “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
- Jesus redeemed Mike Pence on the cross of Calvary.
- “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” – 1 Corinthians 6:20
- Jesus fearfully and wonderfully made Kamala Harris.
- “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” – Psalm 139:14
- Jesus loves them all… just like He loves you and me.
- “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16
Please remember these truths as you pray for America and her leaders especially in the days ahead.
God bless America, land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with the light from above
From the mountains to the prairies
To the oceans white with foam
God bless America, my home sweet home
(from “God Bless America” by Irving Berlin)
“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.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Take time today to pray as if your life depended upon it… because it does.