I Know Who's Going to Win Today . . .

"No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, 

but rather tries to please his commanding officer."  

(2 Timothy 2:4 - NIV)

     So, today's Election Day and I know who's going to win. The winner will be . . .  a well-educated, politically savvy, driven, happily-married, father.  This man has and will make mistakes, some serious ones and some magnified through his enemies.  This man will disappoint people because he can't and won't "save the nation" in the next four years. And there you have it, the winner will be a unique human being with failures just like the rest of us, not a demi-god with the plan to save the world.  The One God already accomplished that plan.    Now, whoever wins, we've been commanded to throw ourselves into working for Christ, our Commanding Officer, God sees and allows circumstances to strengthen our faith muscles and sharpen our knowledge of His Word. (Aren't we all more familiar with what the Bible says about different issues now? - even if we only know the verses that support our views.) 
     We can neither allow election results to dim our Light because the results alleviate our fears nor can we hide our Light because we've given up hope that "our guy" didn't win. Our work is to throw ourselves into "this work for Christ."  

"So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. Pass on what you heard from me—the whole congregation saying Amen!—to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others. When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did. A soldier on duty doesn’t get caught up in making deals at the marketplace. He concentrates on carrying out orders. An athlete who refuses to play by the rules will never get anywhere. It’s the diligent farmer who gets the produce. Think it over. God will make it all plain."  (2 Timothy 2:1-3 - The Message)  


Lord, sometimes we go overboard and let our concern and involvement devolve into entanglement. Disentangle us and remind us that our work is the same regardless of who's in the Oval Office.  Mighty  Ruler - we bow at Your Feet - You alone are Worthy of worship.  We give You honor - You alone are Flawless and Perfect!  God, give us courage and wisdom to bless You with our obedience to Your Word.
In the Name of Jesus, the One on the White Horse returning in splendor