Red, White and Blue

I have friends and family on both sides of the political spectrum.  And of course I have my own opinions. For the sake of this article and what the Lord has revealed to me I will remain neutral. With the recent elections I have witnessed many people on social media voicing their opinion.  I was personally asked something like, “What did you think about the outcome of ______________ (a particular race)?”   I was a bit surprised because the person asking me doesn’t often engage with me about politics.  Knowing their position was different than mine, I paused and said, “Well I will do the best thing I know and add them to my prayer list.”  And that, my friend, is not only being an adult it is also being true to my faith.

If the Bible is true—and I unequivocally believe it is—then that is where my best position is.  On my knees before the throne of grace interceding for the “kings” the Lord has said in His word He has set up. What if God Himself has picked His perfect staff to run our country?  What if the people He has established simply need to come to know the Lord?  Whatever side of the fence you are on, it makes sense.  If He picked the people He wants in office then as a child of God we are to walk this thing out and lift others up to Him.  Maybe not changing the “names” but changing the hearts of who is already in the halls of government.  

Daniel 2:21says:

It is He who changes the times and the epochs; (seasons/periods)
He removes kings and establishes kings;
He gives wisdom to wise men
And knowledge to men of understanding.

When I was out walking one morning He reminded me of something.  Our flag is red, white and blue.  We have seen a lot of the red and a lot of the blue but there are three colors. Where is the white?  To the best of my knowledge one of the meanings of red is anointing.  Part of the color blue’s meaning is wisdom and revelation. White stands for holy.  In 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 we find:

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.

I’ll put it this way, I don’t know of a single person in the world that I can say I would like to go to hell.  I take hell very literally and I know it is the worst possible outcome for anyone.  So regardless of what political view someone may have I want the best for them.  I believe there is no other way to the Father except through His son Jesus Christ.  So I will pray for my leaders – no matter the color – red or blue.  Change for the sake of change is pointless.  Change for the sake of an eternal difference, now that is something I can get on board about.  If their hearts change, then their position on policies changes and the heart of our nation will reap the benefits. So that’s my position: on my knees, praying for holiness.  And the craziest thing may just happen, I may see the greatest change within myself.

So if you have some politicians you don’t care for, I would highly suggest you pray earnestly for their salvation in Jesus Christ and for them to seek God’s direction when governing.  Today I commit to pray for _________________________ (fill in the blank).  I have a full list that I am watching expectantly for my God move on their hearts.  Or, you can always revert back to complaining and grumbling about them.  I will remind you, however, that that type of behavior cost all but two of the Israelites to never enter the promised land.