Two years ago, few people would have dreamed that Obama had a chance at a second term. Well it has happened, so now what?
For those still in shock, imagine what the disciples felt the day after the crucifixion. Before anyone thinks I am comparing Obama to our Messiah, I'm most certainly NOT... although many people early in his first term did. He in turn, mocked that sentiment in a speech he gave... but that... is for another blog.
I am saying, to a very small degree, that the disappointment some are feeling today has similarities. In the minds of the disciples, Christ was supposed to conquer the Roman oppressors and set up His earthly kingdom in their time but all their hopes had been dashed. Arrest? Torture?, Death? None of these factored into their plans even though Yeshua told them many times that those things must first take place. Coming to grips with the fact that the things we've seen in the last four years (gutting of the constitution, basic freedoms being eroded, hats being tipped to radical islamists) may continue and even ramp up, can be a depressing thought.
Like the disciples though, let's not be shortsighted. No one saw what was coming, not even satan. Had he known what was to occur in a couple of days, he would not have influenced the people to crucify Yeshua. God is never limited and He desires to show himself mighty on the behalf of His people who will humble themselves before Him and turn from their sin and pray. Scripture seems to indicate that the world at this point cannot go back to its prosperous and carefree times and no one country can have pre-eminance anymore... it just doesn't play into God's endtime scenario. Times will be tough for many who have become used to privilege and ease (relatively speaking) but we are also one day closer to the resurrection.
Since the fall of man, all of creation has been groaning, waiting expectantly for the revealing of the sons of God (Romans 8) If we can turn our sight to that day when our Saviour returns and does what Peter and John and the others thought He was going to do 2000 years ago, then we can weather the coming storm a bit better. If we will turn from our sin, humble ourselves and pray, then we can also believe God for supernatural protection and provision.
This battle is not over yet either. God is a god of the impossible. Votes are still being counted, there could be unseen circumstances that may come into play... things could yet still change. The same hand that brought water out of a rock to give drink to a million people in the desert can do anything for His people.
Pray to Him, seek Him, listen for His voice, look for what He might do. If His will is for the current administration to stay in power, so be it, we have a better promise... a universal kingdom with no death, disease, hunger or pain... a kingdom of peace, joy and righteousness that will last for eternity. Isn't that worth four more years of... well you get my point.
Shalom
Was there ever a picture like this when George Bush was in office? Reminds me of where America was at at the end of his regime. I don't agree with the story line, because that was what America was facing before Obama took office. This is what he had to begin with and a republican house who refused to help even at the demise of their own country. All Obama has done is try to avoid a further collapse and so far so good however, even Obama may yet fail. The problems of America are so systemic it is far and beyond a president to rectify. It is because of the immoral and indifferent and greedy hearts of it's citizens and they include both Republicans and Democrats and that's from a christian view.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gregory for your comment and bringing another aspect into the discussion.
ReplyDeleteYes, we agree, that the current President inherited a huge mess. The intent of this post was to encourage those who were displeased with the outcome of the election to put their hope in the Father and trust that He will provide protect them and that they would trust that regardless of who is at the helm and who is working behind the scenes, that Yahweh's will be done.
Looking back at the previous administration (and perhaps scores of administrations), believers should have been doing far more praying, obeying and trusting than we have. Like you said, it was the choices, actions and the inaction of the people of the nation (and the church) that has created the current state of affairs.
Of course we know that this is all playing into a large scheme of things in which the Father will make an end of all nations but one... His. It did not matter which actual person got elected, the overall plan(s) would have marched ahead.