Today is one of those turning points in Earth’s history. It’s Election Day here in the United States. Millions of ballots have already been collected and millions more will be cast today. By late tonight (or maybe tomorrow morning) we will know which direction our nation will be headed in the next four years.
I am not going to argue for one side or the other. That is not the purpose of this blog. I’ve cast my vote and I hope you have too. The rest is in God’s hands. And make no mistake, God is in control, no matter what the outcome. “He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings.” (Daniel 2:21 NLT).
No, my purpose today is to remind you of a far more important election, one that has already occurred. The Bible tells us, “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.” (Ephesians 1:4). Long ago God cast His vote for you and He sealed His choice with the blood of His Son, who died that you might live. No matter what happens today, you may know this one thing, without a doubt, “that you are the Elect of God.” (1 Thessalonians 1:4 RGT).
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved”, let’s act like it today. As we deal with others, especially those who disagree with us, let’s “put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another…”. (Colossians 3:12-13 NKJV).
While the United States is a great nation and we are proud to call it home, we must never forget our true citizenship lies elsewhere, for “we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.” (Philippians 3:20 NLT).
Our true home is in heaven, but while we are here let’s put aside our differences and together “work for the peace and prosperity of the city where [God] sent [us] into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine [our] welfare.” (Jeremiah 29:7 NLT). As the Elect of God, let’s act like citizens of Heaven and treat others with kindness, sharing His love with everyone we meet – no matter what side of the aisle they might be on.