Our Part

 Romans 13:1-2

Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.

In John 19:11 Jesus told Pilate, “you could have no power at all over me unless it had been given to you from above. Therefore the one who delivered me to you has the greater sin”.

If Jesus himself submitted to the government, that should be pretty plain to all of us, it is God's will. Most of us complain about our leaders, because we don't know, or don't care about what God says.

Thomas Jefferson once said “the government you elect is the government you deserve”

Harry Truman during his presidency said “once a government is committed to silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all of its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear”.

Pretty strong stuff don't you think? How does all of this fit in with God's plan? The answer is simple. If we follow God's Word, we will get Godly leaders. If we don't, we do get what we deserve.

Each of us has a responsibility to vote. Voting should not be with emotion. We must ask God to help us vote for the right people, and that involves checking out how they represented us in the past. This goes for all offices. We can't just sit back and hope for the best.

A vote is precious. Don't waste it on the wrong people because you don't do due diligence. Votes can mean years of good government, or years of hardship.

If you read the Old Testament, you'll see that people got what they deserved. Unlike our society where no one is accountable, or responsible for their actions, God does not play around. If you want good government, vote for good people. If you can't be bothered to make an informed choice, the choice will be made for you, and you probably won't be happy with it. Our God does not allow us to have bad government for fun, it is instead a wake-up call.

Just as being a Christian requires us to keep in touch with our Creator and to follow His Word, we must put effort into keeping an eye on the people we elect, or are planning on electing, to make sure that they follow the path of a godly country that was foreseen by our forefathers. God bless you and your family. Praise the Lord!

Remember Jesus Loves You

Prayer of Salvation

Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only. 

Praise the Lord!

Amen