Decision Day

Yes yes yes, today is November 4th, and that means it's the election day for the good old U. S. of A.  Right wing conservatives are convinced that the end is near; left wing liberals firmly believe that the beginning is at hand, and the other 300 million Americans just want a cheaper tank of gas and to not be lied to by their officials.  Still, the election matters.

Serious issues are in view, not the least of which is abortion.  Near to the heart of God is justice and protection for those who cannot protect themselves.  Clearly, an unborn baby has absolutely no ability to defend itself.  The issue, however, is not as much political as it is spiritual.  Much has been made, stated, and written about it already, but the point I believe God wants us to understand is that life matters, and He is moved to action when the defenseless are victimized.

Obviously, every bit of legislation is an attempt at some level to try and formalize morality.  That's tough to do in the absence of spirituality rooted in truth.  It's disastrous, though, when a governmental system formalizes the abolition of personal choice and consequence.  Deuteronomy 28 and the "minor" prophet Joel speak out very forcefully about this.

Ultimately, though, the election doesn't change The Kingdom.  John Piper (a hero of mine...which I'm sure makes his day...) put it best when he stated that as Christians, we already know that we lose in the short-term but win in the long-run (Revelation 21-22).  Let's live like it.  Yes, vote.  But don't bank your eternity on the butt occupying the chair in the oval office.  God is still sovereign...