One of my first thoughts upon awakening this morning was, “thank God this election season will soon be over!” In a previous post, I included the following graphic:
It reads: “Giant Meteor 2016. Just End It Already.”
I thought it was funny and very apropos for how so many people are feeling after this long, crazy, and vitriolic campaign season!
Secondly, after lifting up prayer to Jesus I was given the thought, “what matters most on this election day?”
People are SO anxious, afraid, sleepless, grief-filled, concerned, and worried about who will win. I can’t say that I blame them, because there is a LOT at stake. The direction that our nation will go depending on who “wins” will be like night and day! There are many good reasons to be highly concerned because the candidates and their party platforms are polar opposites.
There is a battle going on in this nation, and it involves good vs. evil. There are mini battles going on too, especially in regards to Christians and their choice for president.
I now present just one example.
In the comment thread of a former post, a commenter seemed bothered by the fact that certain prominent Christians differ over whether or not to vote for Donald Trump. It seemed to me that the commenter was pushing the idea onto me that James Dobson is correct to warn others against voting for Trump.
I wrote:
christinewjc Says:
November 7, 2016 at 4:35 pm | edit
James Dobson has his opinion, but so does another Christian believer, Joel C. Rosenberg.
GMpilot replied:
GMpilot Says:
November 8, 2016 at 6:00 am editLet them fight it out, then. You’re not denying it. That alone is significant.
I’ve made my decision as, I suspect, have you.
My reply:
No need for them to “fight it out.” Both men are born-again Christians, so whether or not one or both are wrong about either candidate does not ultimately affect their salvation. THAT is what is significant, not your opinion or feigned consternation about their voting choice.
We are all sinners. There are none righteous – no not one. We are saved by grace through faith through the shed blood of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. His resurrection to life proves who He is and we can rest in His promises.
Elections come and go. Presidents are elected, then after 4 or 8 years, leave office.
This Billy Graham quote applies more now than when he first said it back on New Year’s Eve, 1975:
I believe that every problem facing us as Americans is basically a spiritual problem. Crime is a spiritual problem. Inflation is a spiritual problem. Corruption is a spiritual problem. Social injustice is a spiritual problem. The lack of will even to defend our freedoms is a spiritual problem.
The damage done by those in positions of power who do not adhere to the commandments of God are egregious and damaging to our people, the nation, and the world.
However, God is still on His throne in heaven and we know where all of this is going.
The good is always there.
The bad and the ugly are in existence for a time, but one day, evil will be swept away.
Galatians (see Galatians 5:16-5:21 below)* tells us how damaging the “lusts of the flesh” are to our souls. We are told in many places within Scripture of this fact, and it is why Christians, through the power of the Holy Spirit indwelling us, can endure the longsuffering (see Galatians 5:22-5:25 below)** going on in this world.
Why?
Because it isn’t our final home. We are told in many places within Scripture of this. Many of the most significant Bible verses are those stated by Jesus, Himself.
Jhn 16:33
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will[fn] have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Jhn 14:2
“In My Father’s house are many mansions;[fn] if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.[fn]
Jhn 14:3
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
What this means most of all (e.g. “He has overcome the world”) is that His ultimate plans will not be thwarted; even though the evil ones think they can oppose God’s ultimate purposes.
Despite the evil intent of the God haters, they are (unbeknownst to them) being used to achieve more believers in Christ!
The Gospel continues on, being preached throughout the earth and Christian believers will ultimately be with Jesus in eternity. What goes on here on this earth is insignificant compared to where each of us will spend eternity. Even more important is Who we will be with! Jesus Christ!
Yes, GMpilot. I have made my decision and you have made yours. And, I’m not talking about this particular election.
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*Galatians 5:16-5:17
Gal 5:16
I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
Gal 5:17
For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.
Gal 5:18
But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
Gal 5:19
Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery,[fn] fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,
Gal 5:20
idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,
Gal 5:21
envy, murders,[fn] drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
**Galatians 5:22-25
Gal 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Gal 5:23
gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
Gal 5:24
And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
Gal 5:25
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
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