Faith Has God Not A Party
Thinking on the firestorm of current political rhetoric I asked which side is God on? I was reminded of when Joshua asked this question in his encounter with the Captain of the LORD’s Host.
Joshua was intent on doing the right thing. After all, he was on a mission for God. He had personally been assigned the task of leading the people of Israel into the land of Canaan. So when he encounters a military entity, he naturally wants to know whose side he is on. Is he friend or foe?
When Joshua asked that question (Joshua 5:13) he did not anticipate the response he was about to receive. Postured to fight or to ally himself with this unidentified representative he interpreted this encounter in light of his own personal commission – his personal experience.
Joshua asked point blank, “Are you for us or for our adversaries?” The surprising answer he received was, “No; rather I indeed come now as captain of the host of the LORD.”
It was then that Joshua changed both his physical and his mental posture. Physically he bowed before this commander. Spiritually he submitted to the Commander’s authority. His mission and engagement ceased to be against the Canaanites and for the LORD.
The shift was subtle. Although many of the details remained unchanged the motivation for those details and the attention to each detail was brought sharply into focus.
WHICH SIDE IS GOD ON?
You may be asking a question similar to Joshua’s. Which political side is God on? Is God a Republican or a Democrat? As Joshua found out, that’s the wrong question.
As you prepare to go to the polls and vote on Tuesday, November the 8th, do what Joshua did. Don’t go as a Republican or Democrat. Don’t go as a Trump supporter or Clinton supporter. Change your physical and spiritual posture: go as a representative of the LORD’s army.
Posture yourself in prayer for the candidates and the issues. Let God speak to you about them. Ask Him what the issues are that are being obscured by the rhetoric. Ask for wisdom to know how to make the best choice. Choose the candidates that most closely represent what you know represents the Father’s heart in Justice, Mercy, Compassion, Truth, and Love.
Posture yourself spiritually to discern the truth of the issues and persons on the ballots. The candidates are certainly flawed. Many of the issues are obscured. The well rehearsed phrases are often counterfeits and distract from the real impact of a promise kept.
This is difficult work but it is the work Kingdom Citizens like you and I are called to do.
SOME HELP
If you need some help combing through the issues, I have found Decision Magazine to be very helpful in seeing many of the issues that are at stake. You can access that HERE.
You might find my free Resource Guide useful as you continue to research the issues. You can access that by clicking the button below.
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A bit of ‘sweat equity’ as you prepare to vote as a representative of the Kingdom of God in a kingdom of man is vital to the health of our nation as well as the purposes of our God.
Vote on November 8!
Now, It’s your turn to share.
Please scroll down to the comment section and leave your answer to today’s discussion question. I’d like to hear your thoughts.
Discussion Question: What is the most difficult barrier you have encountered this year in making your decision as to how to cast your votes.
FURTHER READING AND INFORMATION
Here are some other articles I have written that may help you process how to vote this year.
Your comments on the political parties any upcoming election really encouraging specially about Joshua, I also encourage people to read the book of Esther Chapter 4 , When the Jewish nation was about to be destroyed. I believe our nation is in a crisis and all that we trust and believe in could be destroyed, if God doesn’t intervene we need to be praying and fasting for this nation at this time. Thanks for your encouraging words Charlie I pray we all are serious about this election is kingdom people we serve the king of kings lord of lords the creator of all universe , Have been in earth and that includes this great country USA we were founded on Godly principles thank you Jesus that you’re still on the throne God bless everyone who reads this. And saying all that I will leave you with this scripture from Psalms 32 verses eight through 11 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go I will guide you with May eye .do not be like the horse with a mule, which must be harnessed with bit and bridal else they will not come near you. Verse10 many sorrows Shall be to the wicked, but he who trust in the Lord , Mercy Shall surround him verse 11 be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
Greg, thanks for your thoughtful comments as usual. This may certainly be an Esther moment – one where we are called to participate in such a moment as this. Thanks for being a faithful reader. You are a blessing.
Thanks for the spiritual insight regarding the election. We’ve already voted, and like many times before. We had to hold our noses and cast our votes. It’s sad when the options are so far removed from anything that would truly excite us. It’s good to know that God is still on the throne in spite of it all. Thanks again
Ed, good to hear from you and to hear that you have set the superlative example of voting. As difficult as it is to vote this year, this year’s vote may be the most important one we have cast. I pray for the opportunity of a turning point. Again, thanks for showing good citizenry.
Thank you Charlie, thank you Greg for these reminders to continue in prayer and seeking the LORD even if I have already voted. I know that voting is a responsibility and an honor but if I am honest out loud, I am not as faithful and fervent in prayer as I should be for our country. I am thankful I took the time to read. Blessings to my brothers in Christ
Rachael, thanks for leaving your thoughtful comment. I doubt many of us pray as effectively as we could. This is a challenge to me, too.