Thankfully, the elections are done. Now the hard part begins for those christians who did not vote for the president-elect. Like it or not he is our next president and as Americans and more importantly, christians, we are to do as follows....
Good Morning!
With over 112,000,000 votes being cast, Senator Barak Obama was elected 44th President of the United States of America .
For those who voted for Senator Obama, be humble in victory. For those who voted for Senator McCain, be gracious in defeat.
For those who follow Christ, our instructions are clear.
We are to pray for President Elect Obama - Whether he was your choice or not, we are to pray that God guides him.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- {2} for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
We are to Support Our Elected Leaders and Do What is Good - Out words, attitudes, actions toward our President , towards all authority, is a direct reflection upon our walk with God. Be respectful.
I Peter 2:13 "Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men."
Titus 3:1 "Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and to be ready to do whatever is good."
Romans 13:1-7 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. [2] Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. [3] For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. [4] For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. [5] Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.
We are to Conduct Ourselves in a way to Allow God to Bless America and Our Community.
Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
2 Chronicles 7:14 - If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
To adapt the imprecation of Stephen Decatur: May President Obama always be in the right, but our President, right or wrong.
Finally, my hope lies not in an elected office. My hope lies in Jesus Christ - He holds all King's heart - He guides the History of all Nations and He is never up for Re-Election!
God Bless America - Still the Greatest Nation on Earth.
Dr. Mark Redd
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