Trusting God With Our Nation
Thursday, October 24, 2024 by Melissa McLaughlin

Autumn leaves twirl to the ground signaling the curtain call. In that final moment before taking a bow, the withering foliage announces the close of one season. By God’s wondrous design, the fall leaves also prepare for the next as they release nourishment into the earth for future growth.

If you live in the United States, you know we are preparing for an election this fall. Ready or not, a new season is upon us.

Though many people are filled with angst, as Christians, we need not take on the world’s turmoil and unrest. For the Sovereign God is our source of hope.

We are citizens of heaven. Yet, at the same time, God has placed us in an earthly nation to share the gospel of Jesus and be His salt and light. For people living in the U.S., that includes the opportunity to vote. Therefore, as believers, we pray and vote according to biblical principles to effect change that brings God’s best for our neighbors and nation.

While we do our small part in the election process, we also release our grip on this world. We trust God to accomplish His purposes in our day and time. We recognize He sets up and removes leaders.

Furthermore, throughout the Bible, God works through righteous and unrighteous rulers. King David is just one example. In fact, without God’s grace, He could not use any of us.

Gratefully, God’s agenda is not thwarted by mankind. Sinful or rebellious actions of a nation may bring His judgment upon the people. However, God’s ultimate purposes and timeline will prevail.

No matter which person leads a nation, the good news is Jesus has already won the real victory. We carry out His kingdom plans as we await His return where He will reign forever in absolute righteousness, justice, and love.

May we recognize the importance of this moment and send Jesus’ nourishment into the world through prayerful faith, Christlike actions, and Spirit-led words.

One essential way to carry Jesus’ light to a dark world is to remember this Bible verse:

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV

Our unshakable trust in the Living God is like a gentle-strong ripple in a great lake sending out Spirit-filled peace that silences the enemy’s efforts to bring discord.

No matter the outcome, Jesus Christ is LORD. He is our Prince of Peace and the Lord of the harvest. With each passing day, we gallop toward the end times Bible prophecies. God alone knows all the details, yet He provided His Word so that we will be prepared and not scared.

The election outcome may stem the tide of evil in our nation. Or not.

Regardless, God holds time in His hands. As He promised, He will bring mankind’s history to a close according to His divine schedule.

Who knows? Perhaps that will be sooner than we think. As we wait, let us be found at peace. For the Prince of Peace rules and reigns in our hearts already. When Jesus parts the clouds, let us be watching, praying, praising, and serving.

May the Lord of the harvest find us faithful. Like the autumn leaves, may we continue fulfilling our God-given purpose, displaying His glory, and releasing Christ’s nourishment into the earth until He returns.

Below are some Scriptures that help me trust God with our nation. What helps you trust God?

Daniel 2:21 NKJV – And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding.

Matthew 9:38 NKJV – Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.

Psalm 31:15 NKJV – My times are in Your hand.

Psalm 103:19 NKJV – The Lord has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all.

Isaiah 9:6-7 NKJV – For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Colossians 3:15 ESV – And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body.

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