I generally write a blog on Wednesdays. But this week I'm intentionally writing it on Tuesday, Election day, first thing in the morning. I have no idea what the election results will be. But I do know that no matter what the results are, a significant portion of our population is going to be disappointed. Sad. Perhaps even angry. By the time you read this, you may be one of those people who is either elated or discouraged.
I do want to take a moment to remind us of a few important things. First, whoever gets elected, we should pray for them. The apostle Paul, in his first letter to Timothy, said we should pray and intercede for all those in authority. Whether that leader was our candidate of choice or not, they have a tremendous responsibility that impacts many lives. We should pray for strength, for help, for wisdom and for godliness in their leadership.
Secondly, I would encourage us to be agents of healing. Our nation is deeply divided. I fear that by the time the election results are announced, the division and brokenness we feel in our nation will only be more pronounced. Beginning today, regardless of the election results, I believe God is calling the church to be a voice of redemption and healing. There is much to be done in this nation. We must work together to confront some of the great challenges and struggles before us. Jesus himself said that a house divided against itself cannot stand. I'm not expecting us to all see eye to eye on how to best approach important issues. But I do believe, as we have talked about in this recent teaching series, that we must deal with one another with grace if we are going to make any progress at all.
Thirdly, I want to remind us that no matter what happens in this election, God is still in control. Jesus is still Lord and Savior. And the church is still God's chosen instrument to bring the hope of Christ to the world. Our mission at Rock Church is to reach and disciple people for Christ. Regardless of who sits in the White House, the mission is unchanged. There are still hurting people all around us who desperately need Jesus. So whatever has happened, whoever got elected, we still have a calling to share the love of Christ with all the world. Whatever comes, that will never change.
I want to let you know that this Sunday in worship we will take time to recognize and express appreciation to our veterans. If you have friends or family members who have served in the armed forces, this is a great opportunity to extend an invitation to worship.
Whether it is in person or online, I look forward to us all being together this weekend for worship.
God bless,
Pastor Steve
BTW, don’t forget that we are accepting donations to assist our mission team with material costs as they travel to Hackberry Louisiana in a few weeks to repair hurricane damaged homes. You can give right on line at www.rockgiving.org.