Primarily Speaking, God Has My Vote!

It's Texas' turn.

The eyes of the political pundits and media are on my grand state, as well as Ohio, to see who can add to their delegates and be on the Big Ballot in November.

I'm not a polictical junkie, and the whole thing really gives me a headache.

But having just gone through a study of the Old Testament, it gave me a little different perspective of what the outcome means.

One of the most reassuring verses in the Bible is this declaration of God's sovereignty in Daniel 2:21 : He changes times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

I know Christians (and I've known them on both sides) in the current and in past elections who work themselves into a frenzy over the idea of "What if __________ is elected?" They fear the doom and downfall of America if a certain individual is elected.

Now I don't disregard the importance of political and individual convictions, and I am absolutely convinced of the importance of voting.

But what if our "worst possible choice" is the one who must be elected in order to fulfill God's purpose and usher in His Kingdom? What if that individual's election would result in Christ's imminent return?

Throughout the Bible, God uses the actions of evil kings, nations and individuals to accomplish His will. He is not limited by the electoral process. Nor is He threatened, worried, or panicked by whomever is elected. In fact, according to Daniel, He put that individual there for a reason.

So we can vote as we feel led, and leave the results to Him. He already knows the outcome. We can go to sleep in peace and not lose heart if we don't get our choice.

He is Sovereign.

Including over the U.S. Presidential election.