This morning in the United States, there are many happy voters, and many disappointed voters.

Regardless of which of these groups we may be in, we know where our confidence should rest.

Psalm 33:20-22, Says, “We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone.”

Dear Lord, Thank you for your hand in our world. Help us keep our faith and hope in you, in all circumstances. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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Today is Election Day in the USA. In this particularly divisive election year, many people will be un-happy with the result.

However, Paul tells us in Romans 13:1-2, “Everyone must submit to governing authorities, For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.”

As I was thinking about the implications of this, I thought about the conditions of the people during Paul’s time. They were governed by the dictator in Rome. The Romans considered the Emperor to be their God. Christians were persecuted, tortured and killed. However, eventually in 380 AD, Christianity was declared the official religion of the Roman Empire. God is in control.

No matter who is elected today in the USA, our responsibility is clearly provided in the Bible.

Dear Lord, what peace it provides us to know that you have control over all things. As Christians, help us continue to follow your will, love our neighbors, and pray for our leaders, even if they are not our choice. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Yesterday during our church service, one of our bell choirs played a piece. As I was watching and listening, I thought about how similar the bell choir was to how Paul describes the church.

In a bell choir, there are 10 or 12 people who ring two to four bells each. Each bell is a different note. When the ringers play precisely, in time, it creates beautiful chords and a melody that flows from one ringer to the next. If all we heard was one ringer, the music would be almost meaningless, with a couple notes played, then silence waiting for those notes to occur again in the piece.

Paul writes in Romans 12:4-6, “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.”

God has given each of us different interests and talents. When we all use them together for his work, the church comes together like a beautiful musical performance with each of us playing our part in perfect synchrony, bringing glory to God, and serving our neighbors.

Dear Lord, you have created the opportunity for us to do great things as a church, when we work together using the unique gifts you have given each of us. Help us remember to use what you have given us, and when combined with what you have given our fellow members, Your church will do great things. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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We are all well aware of the important election coming up in a couple days in the U.S. As Christians, we should be putting our Christian principles at the top of the list when choosing a candidate.

Most people reading this message live in democratic countries; countries “ruled by the people.” In Bible times, everyone lived in dictatorships. Individuals did not have the ability to decide on their rulers. In our modern democracies, we are essentially the “rulers.” When we vote, we are in the position of the rulers in the Bible times. What did God tell them to do?

When Moses was leading the people from Egypt, He was given the advice in Exodus 18:21 “But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.”

This is the advice we should take as “rulers” of our country. We should select candidates who fear God, and are trustworthy.

Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” If we rule as Christians, our nation will be blessed.

Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of the United States of America. Give us the wisdom and courage to put our faith first when we vote, and be wise rulers. who fear you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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Have you heard this prayer? “Dear Lord, please give me patience, and give it to me right now.”

Psalm 37:4 Says, “Be delighted with the Lord. Then he will give you all your heart’s desires.” however, the Psalm goes on in verse 7 to say “Rest in the Lord; wait patiently for him to act. Don’t be envious of evil men who prosper.” TLB

It is important to trust God’s timing and “rest” or stay in peace patiently while we wait for Him.

Dear Lord, Help us wait patiently for the things for which we desire and pray. Help us trust your timing knowing that you care for us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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