Thursday, February 4, 2016

Does My Vote Even Count?


Let me say that at times I get very frustrated with the current situation in the world around me—especially with our government.  I know that the world is Satan’s domain, but I want the right things to always be done.  On this side of glory I know that Satan is on a mission but I want to stop him.

God has established a system of order, called government, that Christians are to operate under, support, and pray for.  The Biblical consensus is overwhelming that God appoints leaders, and is in control of those in power, and these verses appear to support this statement.  Please take the time to read, consider, and pray through these Bible verses.


“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” — Romans 13:1

“Jesus answered him (Pilate), ‘You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above.’”  John 19:11

By me kings reign, and rulers decree what is just;”  — Proverbs 8:15

“He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;” — Daniel 2:21

“And when he had removed him (Saul), he raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, ‘I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will.’” — Acts 13:22

“No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt themselves.  It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.  — Psalms 75:6-7

“The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of people.” — Daniel 4:17

Whether or not we like who God has appointed is not the primary focus.  God reigns above all kings and kingdoms and He uses them for His purposes.  It may be punitive or corrective at times and it may even cause the advancement of the Gospel.  We cannot forget that God controls the heart of the king and is at work to accomplish His greater purposes.  It may appear chaotic and frustrating at times, but believers should walk in confidence by looking forward to the coming of their blessed hope.
Titus 2:11-14For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”
As far as the question of voting goes, God expects His people to contribute to society in positive ways—which means casting our votes for righteous people and righteous ways.  Take heart that our God is sovereignly in control and nothing slips by Him without His permission.



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