Election

November 8th, Election Day, is just days away. America is going to the polls to cast their vote for the next President. No, I don't intend to make a political statement but rather a spiritual one.

Scripture tells us to "put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; (Colossians 3:12 KJV). If ever we needed mercy, kindness, humility and patience it is during this contentious election season and every season in our lives.

The word elect means to be selected out of a deep personal choice. When Jesus selected His disciples He didn't pick the power shakers and movers of the Roman Empire. He called fishermen and a tax collector, including one who would betray Him. Still out of this rough and contentious group the church was born. We can take comfort in God choosing us not for our talents and abilities but what He can do through our weakness and frailties.

So His choice to call you and me is very personal.

And beloved you can count on Him not to throw our sins in public light to shame or demean us. Rather He instills faith in our hearts. Unshakeable confidence in His power to act on our behalf for the good of His great name. Love covers a multitude of sins. So too does His pure and holy love cover us in what can be said our least finest moments!

As the elect of God, we need to pray during this time for all people and for this great nation. The people of God have this power in earthen vessels that is greater than casting a vote - we must also pray. Pray for the candidates. Pray for congress. Pray that God elects those in various parts of the government to be a voice of righteousness and wisdom. God will always have a Daniel or Esther that regardless to their national condition and being in exile, God still moved through these chosen saints.

With God on our side, we are victorious regardless if the Devil demands some recount or recall - God has already cast his ballot in our favor!

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:33 (NIV)