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Tomorrow is a big day for our country as we choose a new leader. Many countries in our world do not have this privilege and honor. Maybe you really like one of the candidates or do not care for either; the point is that we live in a country where we actually have a “say.” We should be very thankful for this opportunity and as believers be a good steward of it.
For the first time, I took advantage of early voting. It was a long wait (2 hours), but my wife and I voted on Friday at the County Building downtown. They are projecting record turnout this year. When you go Tuesday, plan to wait for a while.
God calls us to make a difference in our world and impact our culture. While voting constitutes a very small part of that, it is a part, nonetheless. As stewards of the earth and this world, we need to do everything we can to make a difference in serving the world and supremely reaching the world for Christ.
As we do this, it is important to keep in mind what we discussed yesterday in our service: God is in control of all things, and he can be trusted. No matter how much our impact as believers does or doesn’t make a difference in our world, we need not worry about anything. God has this world on an intentional path (note 2 Peter 3), and nothing or no one can undermine his cosmic plan for the universe. He is absolutely sovereign.
Get out and vote, serve the community in various ways, love people (particularly those who seem unlovable), steward the earth, reach the lost, and do everything in the power of the Holy Spirit. At the end of the day, as you lay your head on your pillow, place your full trust in God – he is in full control. God tells us not to worry (Matt 6:34), and the reason he tells us not to worry is because we are not in control – he is.
And I cannot think of a better person to be in full control of all things than the Triune God, himself!
November 4th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Yeah, we did the early voting thing on Saturday as well. 2-1/2 hour wait! Crazy? Yes, but worth it to exercise our rights and freedoms as Americans.
November 7th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Yes and do not forget to pray and make mention to God for all our leaders and those in authority whether you like them or not. Paul told Timothy 1st Timothy 2:1&2 to pray for those who are in authority that we might lead a quite and peaceful life.