It's easy to start criticising the person you didn't vote for before he even begins his job, but as Christians we need to support and pray for our president-elect. Paul's instructions to Timothy apply to us in 2008 too.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 Read This Chapter
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
We need to begin praying today for Senator - soon President - Obama.
The results of this election may seem disappointing for a "social conservative" who doesn't want the government changing the definition of marriage or telling preachers what they can or cannot say from the pulpit or who may impose ungodly values on our children through the school system,
but changes in the morality of our nation are not the realm of government. The only way to bring about moral change is through the change of the hearts of men and women across our nation. That is the work of God.
2Corinthians 5:17 - Show Context
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come.
We - those who have found a new life in Christ - must be faithful witnesses to a world that has lost it's way. Our nation is not far behind the great nations of Europe who now have beautiful but empty church buildings. If we are not sharing the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ we will join them in being irrelevant to our culture.
Notice the little video right over there on the top left of this blog. It's called "Sent". It's not even a minute long. Watch it. God calls each of us to share the Good News of Jesus.
Romans 1:16 - Show Context
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God's power for salvation to everyone who believes
Does this mean we don't need to be involved in politics? Nope. We still must be watchful and pray and let our views be known - in a kind and godly way. We must be "salt" and "light" Matthew 5 We must remember that it is through Jesus Christ that we are saved and through Jesus Christ that our nation will retain (or regain) it's greatness as we turn our hearts to Him.
Well.... I suppose that's enough preaching for today. I have many Christmas things to do today and rehearsals to prepare for. I'll be looking for instrumentalists and singers tonight. "The Tree" will be here soon!!!
See you tonight in rehearsal!
1 comment:
I have already began to pray for him. started last night.
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