Candidates for all four hundred and thirty five seats
in the U.S. House of Representatives and thirty four of the one-hundred Senate
seats are to be voted on this November. United States Citizens are blessed with
the job of voting for the best candidates to fill these critical positions.
The Bible contains assistance in making voting
decisions.
1. God
expressed anger that His people made important decisions about their leadership
without consulting Him. …they set up
kings without my consent; they choose princes without my approval… Hosea
8:4. This tells me that before voting, my Lord expects His people to consult
Him concerning their choice of leaders.
2. God
instructed His prophet, Samuel, to reject seven of Jesse’s sons before He approved
of the youngest son, David. The Lord explained to Samuel that He makes such
decisions by looking into the heart. Only God can “read” the heart of a man.
Therefore, His choice is best, not what people may see on the surface.
3.
God told His prophet Isaiah that a man
named Cyrus would one day free the Jewish people: Isaiah 44:28 through 45:1-14.
One hundred and fifty years later Cyrus the Great became king. Although he
worshiped idols, he freed the Jewish captives after seventy years of bondage.
He allowed them to return to their homeland and rebuild their temple.
The Lord had plans for His
people then and He has plans for His people now. U.S. citizens can be a part of
His plan. Use His wisdom and vote.
Lord,
You alone know the heart of each candidate. You alone know who will bring
peace, prosperity and safety to Your people. Please tell me how to vote.
© Christy Struben 2014
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