It seems like the political arena has been even more of a hotbed of controversy than usual. It also seems like everyone is taking sides. We shouldn't be surprised.
Long before political parties, before the United States, before just about everything, the writer of Ecclesiastes gave us a heads up:
"That which has been is that which will be, And that which has been done is that which will be done. So there is nothing new under the sun."
Ecclesiastes 1:9 NASB
"That which has been is that which will be, And that which has been done is that which will be done. So there is nothing new under the sun."
Ecclesiastes 1:9 NASB
In Luke's gospel, Jesus breaks no bones about the conflicts and controversy that would arise from his ministry:
49 “I came to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 I have a baptism to receive, and how distressed I am until it is over! 51 Do you suppose that I came to bring peace to the world? No, not peace, but division.
Luke 12:49-51 GNT
49 “I came to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 I have a baptism to receive, and how distressed I am until it is over! 51 Do you suppose that I came to bring peace to the world? No, not peace, but division.
Luke 12:49-51 GNT
Political tensions didn't deter Jesus from completing his mission. His great love for his friends, Lazarus, Mary, and Martha (and us), was shown as he raised Lazarus from the dead.
In one corner was the love of a Savior and the joy of his friends. And in this corner, Pharisees and chief priests who used Lazarus' resurrection as an excuse to plot the death of Jesus, although Caiaphas, unwittingly prophesied God's plan. (John 11:45-53)
In one corner was the love of a Savior and the joy of his friends. And in this corner, Pharisees and chief priests who used Lazarus' resurrection as an excuse to plot the death of Jesus, although Caiaphas, unwittingly prophesied God's plan. (John 11:45-53)
Dear Reader, have you had to take sides or make a hard decision lately? It's comforting to know in God's Word, he gives us counsel and wisdom for decision-making.
And it keeps getting better! Even when I'm comfortable and confident in my choices, it can be easy to worry about the crazies in this world, or the "powers that be". But God doesn't want us to worry: "Now I know the Lord is greater than all the gods. They thought they were in control, but look what God did!” (Exodus 18:11 ERV).
And it keeps getting better! Even when I'm comfortable and confident in my choices, it can be easy to worry about the crazies in this world, or the "powers that be". But God doesn't want us to worry: "Now I know the Lord is greater than all the gods. They thought they were in control, but look what God did!” (Exodus 18:11 ERV).
Just to keep the record straight, no matter what the outcome of this year's elections, I'm proud to be an American, and praise God to live in a nation where we have a voice and a vote.
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