The Election
We are going to elect a new Administration this week. I didn’t say President specifically because I believe elections are far less about '“who” you are for and far more about “what” you are for. I say that not to diminish the office of Presidency but to acknowledge that while our votes are cast for people, it is the policies of the entire Administration that we will have to live with. Our votes must align with “what” we are for.
Presidential elections are always very emotional times. I have been through quite a few at this point and one thing that seems to be a constant is that they always seem to be “the most important election of our lifetime.” I don’t disagree with that based solely on the premise that it is the one in the present - right before us. The stakes are high and it’s no different this time around.
As I write this blog, I have no idea which party is going to win. I certainly hope and pray that the Republican Party wins because it aligns far more closely with my beliefs than the opposing party on the issues that are important to me - sanctity of life, national/border security, economic policy and others.
Here are a few of my thoughts as we embark on the Election this week:
Our identity is in Christ and not a political party. The politics that we favor should align with our beliefs but they do not guide or shape our faith. We should live a life that reflects the gospel, rather than having our lives defined by a particular political view.
The power of Christ’s love will do far more to change our culture than the gaining of political power ever could. A political party is not going to be “salt & light” to its constituency and its political opponents. As Christians, we have the call and opportunity to do both.
Our faith and hope is not in the Federal Government or even the United States of America. Both of these have been shaken, are being shaken and will be shaken in the future. Our faith and hope is in a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.
Hebrews 12:28-29 "Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken
This election is an opportunity for each of us. Regardless of the outcome, it is an opportunity to show those around us that our faith and trust is in God alone. Whether we get an electoral victory or defeat, the One in whom we trust has already won the bigger battle. We are on the winning side and part of His unshakable Kingdom. Let them know.
Stay hungry,
Big E
Matt. 5:6