AND THE WINNER IS...

Today is Election Day 2012. As I write this blog post the polls, for the places that haven’t converted to main-in balloting, are now open throughout the country. I know I won’t miss the inflammatory rhetoric that dominates network news and the political ads on TV, radio, and in print. The facts become so distorted it becomes difficult to discern what’s true. In this brief post I want to remind bible-believing followers of Christ of the words of the Prophet Isaiah: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.” (Isaiah 9:6-7 English Standard Version)

When Isaiah used the word “his” in this prophetic declaration he wasn’t referring to any earthly ruler (President, Prime Minister, Governor, Mayor, etc.). No, he was referring to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ! What Isaiah clearly states about this kingdom, that was launched when Christ was born, is most important especially on a day like to day when it seems like there are so many critical positions begin contested on a national, state and local level; as well, on a day when so many causes are being decided that could significantly change the moral direction of our country. Isaiah declared: “…of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end.” Friends, we have God’s guarantee that His kingdom will prevail over the kingdoms of this world. It doesn’t mean there won’t be hard things and tough times, and some people won’t reject righteousness, yet our hope remains strong because our hope is in the God of all hope.

King Jesus shares these words with his followers today: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 ESV) King Jesus reigns and rules over all and my hope is in Him today and everyday!