At what point do Christians expose their faith more than in a United States Presidential election. The book of Hebrews tells us, "faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen." As Christians we are to put our hope in Christ, albeit the name Christian is followers of Christ. However, in the US growing greedy culture, you will see Christians put their faith in other things and plans, not in Christ. They will put their faith in a Presidential candidate - and hope that the new Administration will be their savior. Or, in other words, they will hope the new system will give them what they want. Give is the operative word. Most Americans have forgotten how to serve - we expect to be given our dreams and desires.
Common non-Christians in the US culture are Humanist - living for themselves by themselves. Their creed (although not spoken out loud) is 'I will do whatever I want, you do the same." This type of person is good with life as long as everyone gives them what they want. Selfish and narcissistic people are wandering around our culture, driving around our US highways, working in our business, teaching in our schools, living in our neighborhoods, and yes, evening in our home.
Even some Christians have adopted this view of life - everything for me. They forget so easy that God is their God - Provider, Protector, Healer, Peace, Seeing the Road ahead, Authority of this World, Savior of My Soul. Why? Their eyes are on themselves and not on God and His activity. They are so busy taking care of their own need, they forget to pay attention to God and watch how He is actually providing that need himself.
When it comes to Presidential elections - God knows what this Country needs. He understands our selfish ways, narrow considerations of Himself, how we ignore Him, and yes - even how we push Him out of most every aspect of our public life. It's sad, but remember when anyone would say "Oh my God", or "God Damn" - others would gasp and frown while the other person would blush in embarrassment? Now it's common for young children to says this and adult parents and others will laugh. It's so common on movies and TV, even News reports we hear it. That simple comment made of our God - but we cry to him in critical times: elections, hurricanes, killings, terroristic attacks, wars. You know, serious times in life. Wake up people - everyday is serious. God is serious - the Bible calls it Sovereign, meaning Ruler of All. When we damn that Ruler, when we swear against Him, when we stop praying and depending upon Him ... will He leave?
Perhaps He has already? No, He hasn't left the country - but He has left your heart. He has knocked and knocked and the door of your heart has not opened. Why? You were too busy taking control of your own needs. Doing things yourself. Depending totally on yourself. Fighting your own battles. Swearing that God is no good - actually ignoring him along your way.
The Bible says, "But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." (1Corinthians 2:14) Many people in the US, either Christian or non-Christian, are 'natural' - it's just normal. So don't be ashamed, it's the way we are born. The other truth is also found, we are "foolish" to the things of God, why? People are born spiritually brain dead, they can't think about God. Any reason why we live for ourselves? We don't know any better.
So, what's a person to do - if we want change in our Country? Change the way we think about God, who is Ruler of All, already! He will be our only Hope, our only Savior, and Provider. When we stop being brain dead about God, and start learning about Him and loving Him, we will live for Him - putting our Trust in God. Our US founders said it this way, "In GOD we Trust". They believed that so much it was placed everywhere: building, pictures, monuments, even MONEY!
The book of John in Chapter 3 says this, "16 For God so loved the world that He gave (served up) His only begotten Son, that whoever believes (trust) in Him should not perish (die spiritually) but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." God is good - get to know Him. He loves You.
You may have thought I would talk about which Presidential candidate to vote for in this blog. I think I just did ... it's GOD. The 1st book of Timothy 2 indicates, " 9This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance 10(and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe."
Vote for the candidate who's overall plan follows God's plan. None of them will have it all together, do you? Some of them deny Him and mock those who follow Him.
Christians - Pray for this Country!
Non-Christians - wake up and know God cares and loves you!
Accept Him in your life.
