but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” – Psalm 20:7

If you weren’t born under a rock, you’d be aware that today is Election Day. It would be unwise not to share some biblical truth about the setting we find ourselves in. No, I’m not here to tell you who to vote for, but rather to remind you to relax and hopefully provide some perspective.

I love what the Psalmist wrote above; I believe it is still true today. Most people believe in the chariots and horses that we see today. Political systems, political figures, media outlets, and national ideals. Where has this led us? We the people have made politicians idols, sworn more allegiance to a temporary nation than an eternal kingdom, we are more concerned with being right than loving our neighbor, we have become so proud, egotistical, bitter, and self-righteous, and it has all led to so much division.

My question is, would Jesus be pleased with this division? Is being right the greater priority at the expense of obeying the commandment from God himself to love your neighbor, especially when it is difficult?

Please go out and vote according to your faith and conscience. It is your responsibility to care for the nation in which God has placed you. However, I want to remind you that the peace that God provides in knowing that we are citizens of a perfect kingdom and that he rules over everything is priceless. Please rest in that truth.

What I want to convey to you today is that the United States of America is man-made, localized, temporary, imperfect, and led by sinful humans. God created the Kingdom of Heaven, which is universal, eternal, limitless, and perfect, and it is led by the Holy and Sovereign King of Kings. Be cautious about putting all of your hopes in one place.

Pastor Chance