The 2020 Presidential Election is just a few days away. Our country is more divided, more tribal,
than any other time in my 47 years as a citizen. Extremism and anger rule the day, and fill
the airwaves. There is much to be
concerned about. Whichever way the election
goes, you can bet that there will be chaos and civil unrest that will make the
events of the last six months seem absolutely quaint. Armed insurrection, mob violence, potential
disruption of the supply chain, basic services, you name it. The relative comfort we have enjoyed all our
lives has a significant chance of being ruthlessly stripped almost
overnight. I happen to one of those people
who has always known this time would come, and have advocated for years that
folks undertake at least some minimal steps to be prepared. I pray that I am wrong, and I pray that if I
am right, that God will protect us all and show us a righteous path out of
these dark times. It is definitely
unnerving though, as I am sure it is for most people. Which is why I’m writing this today…
It doesn’t matter who wins the election, because God is still
on His throne, Jesus is still (and always will be) the King. So when fear, anger, sadness, anxiety or any
other negativity starts eating away at you in these troubled times, remember
that this is exactly what the Enemy wants.
Satan does not seek to corrupt the strong, or the True Believer, for he
is powerless in the face of our Faith.
He whispers in the ear of those who are vulnerable, emotional, afraid. He tries to tell us, lying like he has always
done, that we should fear, hate or cast
out those who do not see the same worldview or political stance as us. He encourages us to let fear become anger,
and anger to become hatred, dividing us as friends, neighbors, family and
humans, knowing that this is where his lies and deceit are most easily accepted. DO NOT FALL FOR HIS CRAP!
While I will always suggest that being competently and
proficiently armed, and well-stocked, are two of the most important things a
man can do for his family and friends, these are worldly preparations for
worldly problems. Defending and
providing for your family are non-negotiable duties you volunteered for when
you took on your gig as a husband, wife and parent. It is my opinion that on the weeks and months
to come after the election, there is a strong chance that we will see some very
dark days in this country, events that may permanently alter what the world
looks like to us. But if we don’t fall
for Satan’s lies and attempts to steer us into sin, there is a solution that
will provide both Spiritual and practical peace for all of us…
Ephesians 6:11-18
Put on all of God’s armor so that
you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are
not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and
authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and
against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
Therefore, put on every piece of
God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then
after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on
the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on
the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the
shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the
sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every
occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers
everywhere.
I would ask
all of you to join me in praying for our nation, and our fellow Americans. Pray for our leaders, from BOTH parties. Pray for wisdom and discernment in those who
are tasked with finding a way out of this chaotic, tumultuous time we live
in. Pray for our God to lay His hands
upon the hearts of all men, that they would be restored and strong in their Faith,
and in their love for their fellow man.
We ALL need to put on the full armor of God, and step onto the
battlefield… While there may indeed be an
actual battlefield in the coming weeks, the battlefield we have chosen to take
a stand on is a spiritual one, upon which we deny Satan’s influence and reach
out to those who would otherwise never understand the love and Grave of Jesus
Christ. God Bless you all, and hang on
tight, this ride is about to get a little hectic!
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