One Week After the Election

It has been one week since the midterm elections which has caused many to celebrate while other were mourning over it such as my state, Texas, which has elected a Democratic governor for the first time in over 30 years. Our state almost completely flipped including the election of James Talarico who has misquoted scripture and used religion for his own political gains.

After conversations with a few believers, I know there are concerns to what will happen in Texas and other states with this "Blue Wave." In Texas, will our abortions laws be overturned. Will the mandate to have posters of the Ten Commandments be revoked? Will Texas become California?

There are legit concerns over the next few years in our state and others, but I do one thing, God is in control. Nothing caught Him by surprised. This is a time for the church to stand and continue to preach the gospel to everyone. 

As many have said, the work still continues. God is in His throne no matter who is the governor or President of the United States. We must pray for our leaders even when they do things that go against God and His Word. We must be ambassadors for Christ representing Him pleading on His behalf for sinners to be reconciled to God (see 2 Corinthians 5:20). 

The psalmist said:

Why are you in despair, O my soul?

And why are you disturbed within me?

Wait for God, for I shall still praise Him,

The salvation of my presence and my God (Psalm 43:5, LSB).

Also:

Trust in Him at all times, O people;

Pour out your heart before Him;

God is a refuge for us (Psalm 62:8, LSB).

Our hope is not in who we voted for. Our hope is in God even when our leaders are not putting their trust in Him.