Love you all, praying for you,
For the last two years, over seven hundred and thirty days in a row, I have shared this Daily Huddle every day for initially my family, and then a growing number of others. I have never mentioned politics or elections, but today is different. One week from today the United States of America will have an election to decide the course of not just the next four years, but perhaps the next fifty. If we are to give unto Caesar – what does that require of us? #1) Taxes #2) Honor #3) Vote. Why is there such disagreement in America, even among those who profess God? If the millions of self called Christians would be in agreement – the righteous would rule, and the people would rejoice. This election as many in this current age, is wrought with division and contention. Why? Because people do not know the truth? They believe a lie. After this critical election, will the Constitution of the United States of America stand to protect the life, liberty and freedom of it’s people? Or will it be changed in favor of some over others? Will it protect the freedom of speech of all of its citizens? Or only those who agree with those in power? Will it protect the right of assembly guaranteed to all of its citizens, those who wish to worship, or only those who assemble for reasons that those in power – agree with? Will it protect the life of all of its citizens, or will those who have no voice be required to sacrifice their life, for the preference and convenience of others - in the name of moral good? What Candidate does God want in this election? Or doesn’t He care. If He has chosen one – would it be the one that most people would think? Will you vote for the candidate of God’s choosing, or will you vote for the other one? Will you even know? The greatest need in America right now… is truth. What does God say about governments, and rulers, those in authority, and those who are not? What is our responsibility when it comes to civil authority, and civic duty? God’s Word never mentions the United States of America by Name. But God does instruct his people about governments and governmental authority. Romans 13:1 – Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. God’s purpose for governmental authority is to commend those who do good, and punish those who do evil, or they will continue to do so, not to call good, evil, and evil, good. Any government official who refuses to punish evil doers but instead makes excuses for them, has betrayed the purpose of their divinely appointed existence. I Peter 2:13 – Submit yourselves for the LORD’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” In our country, we are missing truth, we are missing respect, and we are missing kindness. Those who disrespect authority, are disrespecting God. His Word is clear, they will reap what they sow. The Pharisees came to Jesus to try to harm him. Should we pay tax to Caesar or not? If he said yes, he would lose followers, if he said no, he would be arrested by the Romans. “Why are you trying to trick me? Bring me a denarius… whose picture is on it?” “Caesar’s” “Then render unto Caesar the things that are Ceasar’s, and render unto God the things that are Gods. What is happening in America today? God says Thou shalt not kill – and we kill. Things God hates we do constantly in this nation. Proverbs 6:16 – There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him; haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who stirs up dissension among brothers. That is our nation today, we are a nation at unrest, those who stir up conflict, who disrespect authority, and who tear things down, rather than build them up. Those in authority who do not condemn them, condone them. We have an industry called “news” which is based on slander, and false accusation - that which God despises. For four years an elected President has been prosecuted without evidence by those who concealed exculpatory evidence which proved his innocence, they knew what they were doing, but they did it anyway. Not only disrespecting those that God has placed in authority, but spreading false accusation which God despises. Jesus said, a house divided against itself cannot stand, Abraham Lincoln said the same thing. Benjamin Franklin said “Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.” John Adams said. "Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." James Madison said – “A well instructed people alone can be permanently a free people. (If they are influenced by lies, that freedom will end.) That’s where due diligence in the pursuit of truth, not the mere believing of lies and slander are so critical to this nation’s existence, and our responsibility as citizens and children of God. Regarding the preservation of America, Abraham Lincoln spoke the truth – “At what point shall we expect the approach of danger? By what means shall we fortify against it? Shall we expect some transatlantic military giant, to step the Ocean, and crush us at a blow? Never! All the armies of Europe, Asia and Africa combined, with all the treasure of the earth (our own excepted) in their military chest; with a Buonaparte for a commander, could not by force, take a drink from the Ohio, or make a track on the Blue Ridge, in a trial of a thousand years. At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reach us, it must spring up from amongst us. It cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide." What is at stake in this election is life and death, freedom, or the surrender of it. Socialism in all of human history has resulted in atheism, the persecution of Christians, and the incarceration and eventual murder of it’s own people. No matter what name it comes under the result is the same in all of human history, no exceptions. In our nation, one party has removed God from their platform, it berates those who hold to their Bibles and their guns, it supports the death of the innocent, and the destruction of cities and property under false pretense of morality. They slander at every turn, they bring false accusation, they speak against those in authority, they rebel against the authority that God has established, they limit the free speech of all who have other perspectives, and the assembly of worshippers. They call Israel an occupier of the land God said is rightfully theirs. They want to neuter the balance of power in America by increasing the Judicial branch, and giving statehood to territories which support socialism, censorship, and large government, they call those who promote God’s Word as dangerous and unpatriotic. You can vote for them… or you can vote for the other party and candidate who has moved the Embassy to Israel’s Capital of Jerusalem, his policies have produced the greatest economic growth, and employment of every demographic of Americans in US History. He has weathered slander, corruption and false accusation, He has helped minorities as no President before him ever has since Abraham Lincoln. He is for liberty and freedom for all Americans, not just some. He has stood up to unfair contracts obligating America to what is not required of other nations, He protects free speech at home, and promotes religious freedoms abroad. This President is the most hated in American History – with the possible exception of Abraham Lincoln. Why would that be? Like Doeg the Edomite, who served with Saul, and tried to sabotage the next administration. Proverbs 29:2 - God says when the righteous rule the people rejoice, when the wicked rule, the people groan. Psalms 112:10 – Speaks of the actions of the wicked when the righteous are promoted… The wicked man will see and be vexed, he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing. It’s why the wicked meltdown when the righteous rule. Isaiah 5:20 - God says woe to those who call good evil, and evil good, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter… who acquit the guilty for a bribe, but deny justice to the innocent. Exodus 23:2 – “Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you give testimony in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd, and do not show favoritism to a poor person in a lawsuit. Leviticus 19:15 – Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich and powerful, but judge your neighbor fairly. Isaiah 10:1 – Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive degrees… Be very careful where you stand. And be sure that you take a stand. If God has taken a stand, should not you? Today we have polls and prognosticators predicting election results. But has God said anything? Amos 3:7 – Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets. So has God spoken anything regarding this leader or nation – which is so prominent in the earth? (If you are interested, send me your email address with your name, and I will forward several prophetic words that may surprise you that you can search out by the Holy Spirit). I will simply tell you now. I am voting for this President for 5 Simple reasons. #1 He stands with Israel (so God stands with Him) #2 He stands for Life #3 He limits government regulation and taxes, which increases jobs and personal income. #4 His policies have helped minorities more than any President in my lifetime. #5 He promotes Religious freedom worldwide. And Finally, I believe God has chosen Him at this time to enable a move of God throughout the world. He’s not who I would expect God to use, but God can use Nebuchadnezzar's and Cyrus’s as well as David’s and Solomon's. Man looks on the outward appearance but the LORD looks on the heart. This president’s election and re-election will again shock the world. God said it is God alone who makes nations rise and fall, who raises up leaders and removes others. I believe this President has a respect for God – by his Words and public confession, and his government policy actions, prove it. For you - my prayer is that you will search out this matter, that if God has put this President in place for such a time as this… that you will stand with God. The most important thing in America that you can give to Caesar is your vote. We don’t have Ceasar’s in America, we only have who we put there. We get what we deserve. Praying that you will dedicate each day from now til the election to pray for God’s choice for those who will govern. Those who will honor God, not just seek power, those whose hearts are open to Him. Praying that you will vote, pray and encourage others to do so. Every prayer is important just like every vote. May God bring the righteous to rule, so the people can rejoice, even if the wicked are vexed. May he remove the wicked from power – those who call good evil and evil good. May God bless this nation whose founding was by His Providence, whose founding fathers by large majority believed in Him, based this government on God’s Word and His Principles, and credited it’s existence to Divine Providence. May God preserve this nation, so it’s people can be free, and so the good news of Jesus Christ and the eternal life He gives - can be shared with every person in every nation. Praying that you will Vote, Pray, Honor, and Seek Peace… Love you all, dad
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