As I sat to write this message, my ears could not
help but pick up the sounds of play by play federal election results. As our
country sat and waited for whatever changes would be unveiled, my mind kept
offering up a little prayer. I was simply asking God to keep His hands on
everyone. As my wife and I voted in the early hours, I asked God to simply
guide my conscience. I had to put my faith in a Father that would oversee an
event much larger than any of us individually. Unlike the Bible days, we are
now governed by elected representatives. Regardless of individual
beliefs or parties, we must pray for the office of, as encouraged a few years
ago by a guest speaker. There is a time when we have to hold in prayer, the
very ones who would hold office on our behalf.
These are complicated, tumultuous times with many
man made obstacles and problems. Jesus, in many places has been removed from
the equation. Faith in God is being replaced by science, politics, addiction,
and idol worship. Our world seems to be so preoccupied with self-promotion and
a feeling of entitlement that the word of God, or the name of Jesus, is
unrecognizable. Yet, I believe that all is not lost. Small church bodies like
ours are dotting our landscape and as the worlds trappings let people down,
God’s voice is becoming stronger. He is winning hearts of people, one soul at a
time. We will always have instances where our faith will be put to a test, yet
if we remain steadfast in the power of the Christ, then Satan and the world
loses.
Jesus’ ministry began when He was about thirty
years old and lasted a mere three years. During that time He made more of an
impact on the world than any elected official could ever do. He had no social
media to rely on getting His message out. God knew that coming to earth in
human form to live and die among us and for us would be a message that no
politician could ever deliver. God’s promises to us are more than words in a
book or on a stone. He gave us John 3:16, and John 14:16. Simple yet
challenging if we embrace these scriptures, then we have already won more than
any election promise could ever give. Let’s make Canada great again. Pray for
the leaders of our country, and put God back in His rightful place, front and
center of everything.
Mike Shindruk
www.mastershandministry.blogspot.com
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