Post Election Musings

The earth is the Lord's and the fullness therein.

1. Who's Really in Charge? God is sovereign over the affairs of kings and nations. He already knew who would win the election. His purposes will always prevail, even if we don't understand.

2. Purely Pragmatic Thoughts. If certain candidates had been elected, many Christians could have been tempted to continue in complacency. As it is, it could be a good opportunity for Christians, as they will, Lord willing, have a heightened sense of vigilance in the protection of their liberties. 

3. Welcome to Socialism. Though this is disputed, both the main candidates had socialistic elements, to one degree or another. : ) That certain people were elected is only a reflection of the hearts of the people of our nation. As a nation, we are looking for a political 'savior'. Someone who can fix our businesses or health care, our wars or economics. But, we aren't going to find someone in the political sphere as our savior. We can only find redemption through our True King.

4. Nations rise and Nations fall. This has been the way God has worked throughout history. We shouldn't be frightened of this fact. The point is, even if our country is headed for some challenging times, God's people win. Because, they know the ultimate Victor. And He will prevail. 

5. A Larger View of the World. The world is bigger than the good old USA. And history is greater than November 5, 2008. Jesus Christ has His people living in all different countries, and political situations all around the globe. And He has been working in all the so-called 'ups and downs' of history. It's all with a purpose of His glory. 

6. What We Can Do. Our job is to be faithful before the Lord: in our relationship with Him; to disciple our children in the fear and admonition of the Lord; to worship Him in spirit and truth; to make manifest the reign of Christ in our dealings with other people, both those who are believers and those who are not; to be subject to the governing authorities; to speak the truth in love, giving the reason of the hope that lies within us; to take back the responsibilities we have abdicated to the civil realm, as fathers and mothers, as elders and deacons, with a patient, faithful, bottom to the top, heart-change attitude (here is a wonderful example, but we need more such organizations). 

7. Praise God for His All Wise Care. Psalm 125: Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore. For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous stretch out their hands to do wrong. Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts! But those who turn aside to their crooked ways the Lord will lead away with evildoers! Peace be upon Israel [God's people]!

Links of interest: 

An election sermon by my father, Pastor Marcus Serven: download directly or visit the page.

An sermon on the role of deacons and reclaiming areas of abdication, by Pastor Gary Wagner: download directly or visit the page.

Optimistic outlook on the economic times from Pastor Scott Brown: visit the page.

Excellent thoughts from Jasmine on the election results: visit the page.