Two days, post election. Ballots still be counted in critical, too close to call, races. But really, it's all said and down. All the hoopla of the election is over and we're settling back in to life as normal. We go about our daily routines and the things we normally do, but how have you responded to the election?
Oh yes, some of us have sat around having our gripe sessions. We don't like this or we do like this. This passed and I'm glad. This didn't or did, for that matter, and I'm ticked. We complain about things and then sit around and do what?
We are forgetting something, fellow Americans. We are forgetting that our God, whom we claim to serve, is on the throne. (Isaiah 6:1) The one who is on the throne reigns. He is sovereign. Whatever He wants to do is completely for him to decide. We, as the subjects of the one on the throne, have our duty. To follow the one on the throne, to accept his decrees and to faithfully serve as he directs. That's it guys.
God in His sovereignty, chose the outcome of the election. He orchestrated who would win and what propositions would pass or not. It is HIS choice. HE is on the throne. If we truly believe what Romans 8:28 says that all things work together for the good, then, guess what, this is some of the things that are working together for the good. God knows what we need and don't. He's never going to let us fall from His hand. He knows the plans that He has for us to bring us a future and a hope. (Jer. 29-11) If this is the case, and it is, then we have one response.
Our response is to praise Him. (This comes from reading ibshell's entry for today.) Finding it difficult to praise Him when you don't see how the future's going to work out and the naysayers have predicted calmity? Praise Him for the fact that He knows the future and brings us hope. Praise Him that the transfer of power in our nation is peaceful. Look to the actions of our current president who has opened the doors of the White House wide and is offering to help in any way. Praise God for men like that who bear no political grudges and are willing to assist. Praise God that we live in a nation where we even get the privilege of voting. Thank the Lord that He is working all things together for your good, including this.
So what's your response?
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2 comments:
Just got home and i still love my job and as of today the election didn't change that! PTL
The election didn't change my view and acceptance of God Who IS on the THRONE! PTL
the election didn't change my view of my friends or did it?
dared to move?
Really i admire Sheesh.....bob! and the knowledge she shares is wise and seems to have God's discernment.
would you agree?
Love ya
Let's together, Stand to Take a Stand for His Kingdom!
I dare anyone reading this to
Dare to Move and Tell a Friend about Jesus, God and the Holy Spirit :)
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