Well, that was exciting! If you stayed up for or woke up to; things are changing in our country; or are they? Politics is a subject that used to be somewhat fun to talk about, now it seems too dangerous to wade too deeply into. There are segments of our country that approach political leadership as a means of revenge on their enemies. I never thought about someone who disagreed with me politically as an enemy. A fellow countryman, an adversary? Never in the sense that it is felt today. Democrats had a clear path to victory and a deserved win last night. But if you woke up as an American this morning, we are all winners no matter how you voted. That has not stopped the news media from forecasting the doom and gloom that is coming for the losing party. According to their reports, the next few years will be marked by fussing, vetoes and possible impeachments. So now what?
If you are a Christian, not much should change. In 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Paul instructs us: I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
If the end result for Christians is still desired (all people to be saved by knowing the truth), then our response should be, steady as she goes! In addition to Paul’s instruction, Peter tells us to “show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” (1 Peter 2:17). No matter which party you align yourself with, as a Christian, now is not the time to circle the wagons and prepare for war. If we have been obedient in all things, we should be about the same business we were before.
More so, I always find a wonderful connection to the life of Jeremiah. He went through the atmosphere of what I believe we, as Americans, have been in the midst of over the past 10 years. We are so blessed that we have forgotten our position in the relationship with God. We take our freedom for granted, we worship when and how we like and then we are surprised when things no longer come easy and naturally. When we feel the slightest discomfort or struggle, we begin to question God’s faithfulness. We never evaluate our unfaithfulness and disobedience that has led to our situation.
In Jeremiah 29:4-7 we are reminded of that fact God knows exactly where we are and when we are uncomfortable that’s when He encourages us to learn to make the most of each and every moment.
"This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
In other words, “life goes on,” and be thankful for it! Even if it is uncomfortable, it’s only for a season. I am reminded of those celebrities that left the country after the last presidential election. They soon learned that a season of discomfort in our country is so much more preferable than a lifetime of disorder and chaos in those countries they fled too.
What we all should learn in this moment is community change does not happen in one election night. A true relationship with Jesus is witnessed in the everyday, ordinary conduct of His followers. We change the atmosphere of the room by living out the Bible, showing love and compassion to others, a willingness to go above and beyond, and taking responsibility when we are wrong and working to make changes where needed.
What do we do next? Keep on living for Jesus. He’s still on the Throne and He still has us here. Obviously, our work on earth is not finished. And that’s a very good thing because there is still hope for all of us!
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:36
Serving the Savior,
Bro. Jonathan
If you are a Christian, not much should change. In 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Paul instructs us: I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
If the end result for Christians is still desired (all people to be saved by knowing the truth), then our response should be, steady as she goes! In addition to Paul’s instruction, Peter tells us to “show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” (1 Peter 2:17). No matter which party you align yourself with, as a Christian, now is not the time to circle the wagons and prepare for war. If we have been obedient in all things, we should be about the same business we were before.
More so, I always find a wonderful connection to the life of Jeremiah. He went through the atmosphere of what I believe we, as Americans, have been in the midst of over the past 10 years. We are so blessed that we have forgotten our position in the relationship with God. We take our freedom for granted, we worship when and how we like and then we are surprised when things no longer come easy and naturally. When we feel the slightest discomfort or struggle, we begin to question God’s faithfulness. We never evaluate our unfaithfulness and disobedience that has led to our situation.
In Jeremiah 29:4-7 we are reminded of that fact God knows exactly where we are and when we are uncomfortable that’s when He encourages us to learn to make the most of each and every moment.
"This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
In other words, “life goes on,” and be thankful for it! Even if it is uncomfortable, it’s only for a season. I am reminded of those celebrities that left the country after the last presidential election. They soon learned that a season of discomfort in our country is so much more preferable than a lifetime of disorder and chaos in those countries they fled too.
What we all should learn in this moment is community change does not happen in one election night. A true relationship with Jesus is witnessed in the everyday, ordinary conduct of His followers. We change the atmosphere of the room by living out the Bible, showing love and compassion to others, a willingness to go above and beyond, and taking responsibility when we are wrong and working to make changes where needed.
What do we do next? Keep on living for Jesus. He’s still on the Throne and He still has us here. Obviously, our work on earth is not finished. And that’s a very good thing because there is still hope for all of us!
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:36
Serving the Savior,
Bro. Jonathan
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