It is possible that a politician, business, or other person may do more to advance the causes of Jesus Christ while some of their counterparts fail to do so, however we unfortunately don’t know all they might do if elected or put upon a platform. We can only try to measure their campaign or values rhetoric and their track records to see if they more closely align with what we believe will best serve God’s will for our country. Then, we can vote for and/or honor and vouch for who we think will best represent His will.
There are instances where past history clearly displays that one person aligns more closely with the LORD’s will than another, but even in such instances we should be clear in our minds that we cannot put our trust in any person as though he/she can change negative situations we and our nation face. Man alone does not have power to overcome the great obstacles we face.
They will have to deal with a large group of other influential people who individually or collectively have influence and decision-making ability. They will have to deal with a large percentage of citizens who may not like their agendas or the overall direction they are taking. They will be told they will have to compromise in order to get some good things initiated and be re-elect or liked. They will have to deal with lobbyists from businesses, industries, legal advocacies, and consumer organizations that could potentially affect the outcome of the next election or how their proposals are received by citizens. They will have to deal with lawsuits and judges who will render decisions that negatively affect their agendas.
All of these pressures are designed by the enemy to make even the godliest person feel as if he/she must bow to the feeding trough of worldliness at one time or another. Therefore, never put your trust in man (presidents, congress, governors, legislatures, judges, juries, business people, loved ones, etc.) as though they will work all the wrinkles out for you and our nation. Rather, put your complete trust in God almighty. Despite everything that’s going on around you, His word is true and will play out as detailed in the bible. All things work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Those who love Him are those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior & Lord of their lives.
You will experience job loss, death of a loved one, illness, loss of close relationships, stress, or some other negative situation at some point. But you must make that situation captive to the will of God knowing that His Word is forever true. Speak the word of God to the situation (I am filled, I am healed, I am free) and allow the Holy Spirit to help you live from now on according to biblical lifestyle and financial principles.
Bad economic times will not be resolved by the president, congress, nor any person. If they are listening to the Holy Spirit and using their influence to communicate and do what He directs, then they can have a profound influence on reviving an economy and making your world a better place. However, it is not really the individual or institution who bring this to pass. It is the supernatural power of God blessing us via the cyclical nature of our economy and life or by miraculous intervention. This is God’s organization of creation playing itself out in our lives.
Rather than trusting in a person’s policies, products, services, programs, and initiatives to set you free or prosper you and your country, you must live out the principles of daily reading and studying scripture for education and growth, praying daily, tithing and giving abundantly, eliminating debt, budgeting income/expenses, eliminating co-signing, saving, investing, diversifying, assets, and surrounding yourself with godly counselors who dish out sound advice on a regular basis.
No man can save you from every hard time you will experience. In fact, some men will forsake you and fail to act when you need them most. But putting your trust completely in God and adhering to biblical principles will always yield rich, marvelous results that bless you throughout your generations on earth and in eternity.
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Psalms 10:15, Psalms 20:6-9, Proverbs 2:1-5, Romans 3:4
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