My wife of 37 years and I both had rough nights medically, but we were up early and were finished voting before 7 a.m. in our little Virginia community. Now the election is in God's hands.
Who can deny America deserves God's discipline. But of course we beg for his mercy and grace like Abraham did with Sodom. Some of those who've studied Revelation say they don't see the United States at the final confrontation. If true, I've long wondered what takes us out of the picture -- a massive terrorist attack, a total economic collapse, Barack Obama, all of the above?
It's true: God's people haven't responded well since 9/11. We talked a good game but really didn't follow through. We deserve what comes.
You see, government isn't the answer to helping people through tough times. God's answer is His people acting in sacrificial love, sharing what they have in the name of Jesus to prove God is real in a way that will transform lives.
Jesus is the answer to every problem our nation faces. Yet we as Christians often turn to Him last when faced with difficulties. Jesus can and will transform anyone out of any detrimental lifestyle, including homosexuality. Thousands of former homosexuals attest to that truth. But the church in America has yet to lovingly show gays the way. Until we do, the church won't be seen as relevant to today's society, because it's true: Jesus is Lord of all or not at all.
I am confident false prophet Obama will come after Christians as any good Marxist does when in power. But persecution may well be what God's people need to get serious about seeking and doing His will regardless of the cost.
Throughout the ages, the enemy has done his very worst to snuff the church, but persecution only causes God's influence to grow.
So unless McCain pulls off an upset tonight as God undeservedly sheds His mercy on America, I look forward to seeing painful -- but beneficial -- pressure applied to the church to see how God will eventually bless our nation for true Christians' perseverance and obedience.
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