Hi Pastor John,
While working on my presentation this evening for work, I realized that my flesh is still trying to make a deal.
The United States is in dire straits right now, and on a political (ideological) razor’s edge with this upcoming election. The results of this presidential election will (or at least they appear to) serve to either hold back for a little longer the destruction of this republic (what remains) that is the United States of America or usher in its destruction. But I do not vote in the election because I trust that Jesus will place in power who He will, according to what is good in His sight.
So instead of voting, I found myself again hoping tonight that Trump wins the upcoming November election. I realize that there is no difference. If I want my way about this thing, I have already voted – in my heart – instead of trusting Jesus. Not voting is a choice I make. It means not taking a side or picking up a cause with this world, other than Jesus’ cause. It doesn’t mean putting on a muzzle while secretly hoping to get my way.
Jesus promised to destroy the earth; it has to happen before God’s children go home. Do I want to be perfected while this world crumbles around me, as God promised it would, so that I can be saved with the faithful? Or do I want to restrain my flesh from pulling a lever, while secretly hoping this wicked world will be preserved a little longer so I can prosper as a US citizen?
If this country falls apart in my lifetime, it is for my good if I love God, and I am called according to his purpose. If taxes go up, jobs become scarce, and war abounds (or if none of that happens), it is for my good if I love God and I am called according to his purpose. He promised. That is real.
My job is to love God, not to hope for election results. I needed the reminder from the Lord so I could correct my sail about this thing.
Jerry D.