EPISODE 683 – NAVIGATING FAITH DURING ELECTION 3

Faith is living the word of God or expressing the wisdom of God.

The present world is morally crooked and spiritually perverse. The ideologies of this world are influenced by the darkness and selfishness in the hearts of men.

Jesus came to bring us into His light and to make us light beings so that we shall be examples of glory in this world.

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” (Ephesians 5:8)

As beacons of light in this world and your society or sphere of contact, you can’t live, think and behave as the world.

Your attitude within a tense political season should be the demonstration of the Spirit of Christ and not the display of this empty world.

You must be an example with your conduct and speech.

This should be your behaviour before, during and after the election.

Don’t allow filthy conversation out of your mouth.

“But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.” Colossians 3:8 (KJV)

Don’t let yourself be manipulated by any of the parties. Your political candidate preference shouldn’t define your attitude. As long as your interest will gravitate towards a particular candidate you may be tempted to take offense when an opposing opinion becomes denigrating.

Don’t allow bitterness, anger or malice in your heart. Demonstrate the wisdom of the word of God.

“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.” (Ephesians 4:31)

A man of faith doesn’t waste words. Direct your thoughts and genuine opinions or ideas to a like-minded believer. Spending time to engage in discourse with a fool is not profitable.

“A rebellious fool will despise your wise advice, so don’t even waste your time—save your breath!” Proverbs 23:9 (TPT)

When the election draws near, about 50% of the voters have already made up their minds. Don’t exert any energy to convince anyone.

Again, don’t give room for anxiety; whether before the election during or after, remain resolute.

Paul the apostle was clear on this:

“BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING…”

“Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell him every detail of your life,  then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding, will make the answers known to you through Jesus Christ. So keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always“ Philippians 4:6-8 (TPT).

Instead of anxiety:
– Pray over every detailed concern with thanksgiving

– Saturate your mind with the right thoughts.

Whoever wins or loses shouldn’t define your composure. Let your confidence be deeply rooted in the Lord, not a political party.

Spend time more in prayer for all parties and don’t be boastful.

Amidst all these set your hope in the glorious city of Christ. When Abraham got to the land the Lord promised him, he didn’t see the physical city, he looked forward to the city of God which is beyond. He looked forward to a city with eternal foundations, whose architect and builder is God. (Hebrews 11:9-10).

Though we are in this world and shine forth the light of the Lord, we also have this consciousness:

“For this world is not our home; we are looking forward to our everlasting home in heaven” Hebrews 13:14 (TLB)

Within these times, be the voice of hope joy, comfort and grace. This is the time to direct the hearts of people to the unending glorious kingdom. You don’t have to be distracted, remain focused and turn many unto righteousness (Daniel 12:3) This is the wisdom of God.

Selah