Finally, we've come to the end of another election cycle (Maybe?). There's lots of trepidation about where our country will go depending on who wins the presidential election. And I'd agree that there are numerous reasons for all Americans to be concerned.
But as I was doing sermon study this morning on 1 Kings 17:7-16, I was comforted. God tested both Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. Both were given the opportunity to step out in faith. In both cases, God provided both physical and spiritual blessings. The gracious and generous God provided; He was in control.
Neither candidate is our best chance or our last hope for having the kind of life we desire for ourselves, our kids and grandkids. God is our hope. He is more powerful than political parties or the news media. God's will cannot be thwarted. His promises are certain and sure. No matter what challenges we face - whether individual or as a nation - our hope is in the Lord. (Hebrews 6:19; 1 Peter 1:3; Psalm 39:7)
So be sure to vote today. And no matter the outcome, the sun will come up tomorrow. And tomorrow will be one more day for you and me to put our hope and trust in God's one and only Son - the Lord Jesus Christ. He is our hope. He is our salvation.
