Daniel 2:21; Romans 8:28; Psalm 46:10
Yesterday morning, Lisa and I were talking on the phone about the election as I drove to work.
I told her that regardless of the outcome, I would still get up in the morning, go to work, do my job, take care of my responsibilities, love my family, love my wife, and serve God.
When it all shakes out, those are the things that really matter.
Elections have real consequences for our lives. Decisions made by those in office affect our families, our communities, and our future, so it’s understandable that we care deeply about the results.
But when the votes have been counted, we still have a life to live before God.
Earlier this week, we considered what we’ve built our lives on. Yesterday, we brought our overwhelmed hearts to Him and prayed, “Lead me.”
Today, we have an opportunity to practice that trust.
Daniel acknowledged God’s authority over the affairs of nations:
“He removes kings and raises up kings.”
—Daniel 2:21 NKJV
Those words call us to remember that God’s authority reaches higher than any elected office.
People make choices.
Leaders bear responsibility for their decisions.
And while we may have serious concerns about the direction of our country, we can bring every one of those concerns to God. He remains able to guide His people, answer prayer, and accomplish His purposes through circumstances we struggle to understand.
Paul gave us this assurance:
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
—Romans 8:28 NKJV
That promise gives us somewhere to rest when we cannot see what lies ahead.
We aren’t promised that every circumstance will be good or that every decision will go our way. We’re assured that God continues working for the good of those who love Him. The next verse points us toward His purpose: becoming more like Jesus.
That work continues today.
There are people who need our love. There are responsibilities that need our attention. There are opportunities to show patience, speak truth graciously, and serve someone who may see things differently than we do.
Our families still need us to be present.
Our workplaces still need our integrity.
Our neighbors still need our kindness.
And those who have been elected need our prayers.
We can care about our country and remain steady in our faith. We can acknowledge uncertainty and still take the next step God has placed before us.
For me, that meant continuing down the road to work, doing my job, and coming home to love the people God has entrusted to me.
Faithfulness often looks that ordinary.
And above all, we need to remember God’s words in Psalm 46:10:
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
—Psalm 46:10 NKJV
God is still God. His faithfulness gives us reason to face today with hope and attend to what He has placed in our hands.
What responsibility or relationship needs my faithful attention today?
Tomorrow, we’ll consider what happens when continuing to live faithfully becomes part of the testing—and refining—of our faith.
