As we get closer to the election, now only days away, and mercifully we will finally gain some respite from the barrage of political attacks and counterattacks, I’m left more convinced than ever that the greatest need of our nation isn’t merely to elect a certain individual, but to recognize a certain God.
And the greatest battle in the coming years won’t be decided next Tuesday at the ballot box, but will be fought and waged in churches, communities, and even on the internet. That battle is a fight to believe in the God of the Bible or to reject Him. To come to Jesus Christ in faith, seeking forgiveness, pledging repentance, or to reject Him as an antiquated idea.
Because, and here’s the thing, that’s all it’s ever come down to: You and God. You and Jesus. Want to change the world? It starts with you and God. I truly believe that because God is the only One who I’ve ever seen who can change a person, quite literally, from the inside out.
It’s not all the political back and forth that changes the world, it’s the people who change and in turn, impact their world. It’s the compassion that loves a brother, gives to the needy, forgives someone who has wronged you, makes sacrifices for the good of others, and lives a life of righteousness that God can bless.
At a time when our nation could use God’s blessing, it’s important to recognize what God has already been telling us. Telling us through natural disasters, through terrorism, through a war that bogged us down and others that spring up, and through a financial crisis that threatens the economy of the world. Read the rest of this entry »
