Tomorrow American's who haven't voted early or by absentee ballot will head to the polls to cast their vote for the man who will lead America for the next four years. People have said this is the most important election of our time, which is also what they've said in the last three or four that I've been old enough to remember.
My vote has been cast already, and it's been based on more than the simple fact of I don't like the other candidate. I've voted based on who I believe will be the best leader for our current situation. But even as I voted I've remembered that no candidate has all the answers. No candidate can fix everything, no matter what they claim they will do.
Many people are anxious, some are even fearful about the outcome of tomorrow’s event. Part of me is worried for the future of my country. But as I think about all of that I'm reminded that the future of this nation and the rest of the world is not in the hands of any man.
No matter who is elected tomorrow, God is still in control. God knows who is going to win, and God knows what the next four years hold. God knows the trials that we are going to face. He knows the needs of the people. He knows the hearts of both men running, and God's will is going to be done. The results that we learn tomorrow will not catch Him off guard or by surprise.
And as we look at the future we must remember that no president or policy will be able to fix everything. There are problems that lie at the heart of man. Problems that can, and will, only be resolved by the transforming power of Jesus Christ. No matter who is elected our job is to pray for our leader (1 Timothy 2). Our job is to strive to become like Christ, to show the love of Christ to all people. Our job is not to worry, but simply to fall back into God's arms and trust Him.
The Bible says in Romans 8, "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified."
All things work together for good, not just good things, but all things. God will use all that takes place in the next four years to work together for the good of those who love Him. All things that take place in the next four years will serve to make those who are striving after Him, become more like Christ. All things that take place in the next four years will serve to fulfill His purpose. Regardless of who is elected God is in control.
Ultimately, sin will be punished, evil will be destroyed, and God will be glorified. So for now, join me in praying for our leader, for our country, and for God's will to be done.
"I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread."
To God alone be the Glory!
Peace be with you
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