What if God isn’t sending a savior through the ballot box?

[Michie]

It’s a strange thing to watch so many believers wait with bated breath for the next election — as if the soul of the nation, and even the future of the Church, hinges on who sits in the White House. Many well-meaning Christians are hoping that a certain political leader — even one with a troubled moral track record — might bring America back to God.

I understand the impulse. We love this country. We long for a return to righteousness. But we must ask an uncomfortable question: What if God isn’t sending a savior through the ballot box? What if He’s sending discipline instead?

When God raises up pagan kings

Throughout the pages of Scripture, God often used pagan kings, not to lead revivals, but to wake His people up through judgment. Think about Nebuchadnezzar, who destroyed Jerusalem and carried Judah into exile. Or Assyria, the empire that crushed the northern kingdom of Israel. In Isaiah 10:5-6, God even calls Assyria “the rod of My anger.” These rulers were not godly men. But they were instruments in God's hand, used to discipline a people who had forgotten Him.

Sometimes God sends prophets. Other times, He sends kings with iron fists. Either way, His goal is the same: to call His people back.

The only Christian nation

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What if God isn’t sending a savior through the ballot box?

It s a strange thing to watch so many believers wait with bated breath for the next election as if the soul of the nation, and even the future of the Church, hinges on who sits in the White House

www.christianpost.com

 

[Tuur]

I think he misses the point. Anyone who is looking for a savior from anyone but Jesus is terribly mistaken. Christians, at least in the US, are more looking for a candidate most likely to leave us alone.

 

[Clare73]

It’s a strange thing to watch so many believers wait with bated breath for the next election — as if the soul of the nation, and even the future of the Church, hinges on who sits in the White House. Many well-meaning Christians are hoping that a certain political leader — even one with a troubled moral track record — might bring America back to God.

Only the Holy Spirit brings people to God.

I understand the impulse. We love this country. We long for a return to righteousness. But we must ask an uncomfortable question: What if God isn’t sending a savior through the ballot box? What if He’s sending discipline instead?
When God raises up pagan kings
Throughout the pages of Scripture, God often used pagan kings, not to lead revivals, but to wake His people up through judgment. Think about Nebuchadnezzar, who destroyed Jerusalem and carried Judah into exile. Or Assyria, the empire that crushed the northern kingdom of Israel. In Isaiah 10:5-6, God even calls Assyria “the rod of My anger.” These rulers were not godly men. But they were instruments in God's hand, used to discipline a people who had forgotten Him.

Sometimes God sends prophets. Other times, He sends kings with iron fists. Either way, His goal is the same: to call His people back.

The only Christian nation

Continued below.

What if God isn’t sending a savior through the ballot box?

It s a strange thing to watch so many believers wait with bated breath for the next election as if the soul of the nation, and even the future of the Church, hinges on who sits in the White House

www.christianpost.com

 

[public hermit]

I'm glad to see this kind of article in the Christian Post. From the article: Could it be that God has allowed ungodly leaders not to restore America, but to humble His Church? Could it be that we’ve confused cultural Christianity with true discipleship, and God is pulling down our idols?

Those are the kind of questions Christians in this country need to take seriously.

 

[iarwain]

I understand the impulse. We love this country. We long for a return to righteousness. But we must ask an uncomfortable question: What if God isn’t sending a savior through the ballot box? What if He’s sending discipline instead?

Great question. This is why we need to remain prayerful.