Click here to listen to this sermon.Click here to listen to this sermon.I cannot recall when so many preachers were involved in a political campaign. This week John McCain rejected the endorsement of two televangelists. A few weeks ago, Barack Obama denounced the words of his former preacher. Lets not forget that Mike Huckabee, who may still be involved in this race in some way, was a once a preacher in Arkansas. Hilary Clinton hasnt had any problems with preachers not yet.
So with all of these others getting involved, I wanted to speak my piece and make my endorsements ...
This first thing I would say though, is that if I were to endorse a particular candidate I dont think it would do much good. You shouldnt vote my way for that reason alone. Every citizen has to make an informed decision and theres no point in all of us collectively checking out on our responsibility. I would rather endorse certain principles and let you decide ...
As we reflect on what it means to be Christians in America, lets reflect on Gods Politics. The prime political statement in Scripture is this: God is the Highest Authority. There are many ways that this is expressed. God is sovereign, God rules, God is Lord of Lords and King of Kings.
The word of the Old Testament is clear. Kings, monarchs, nations will come and go, but Gods rule is eternal.
The word of the New Testament is clear: Jesus Christ was crucified, buried, and raised by Gods power and authority. God has exalted him. He is Lord of Lords and King of Kings (Revelation 19 and Philippians 2).
So I endorse this primary principle: God rules. He is in charge and that does not change regardless of who is in the White House, the Congress or the Supreme Court.
Now accepting this principle we ask, so what should Christians do then if God rules? We ought to pray ...
So I endorse prayer. Let us treat prayer as not only a privilege and responsibility but also as a mission.
If God is the supreme authority then lets remember what issues matter to our Lord. What does the Lord require of us?
We can practice justice, mercy, kindness, and humility regardless of what party is in the majority. These virtues should be non-partisan. They ought to be basic.
My son was given an assignment to describe what he would do if he was president. He said ...
I would give the people in storms good homes. Also I would raise money to save the poor. Give the U.S. Military a monthly break. Fill bills that needed to be filled. And I would have a speech that all drugs are illegal. Then I would have a party about my new rule.
All I can say to that is Im his father and I approve this message.
Maybe we complicate politics too much. Maybe we should pay attention to the politics of a 9-year-old. Maybe we should see that Scriptures politics and Gods politics really arent that different from such simple politics. Maybe it would clarify things for us and we wouldnt be so anxious. Instead we would focus on doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God. Those are Gods Politics and I endorse them.
We dont have to have a certain party in power or a certain person in the presidency to follow those politics. Maybe some of us need to run for office, but whether we hold office or not we know who the supreme political power truly is and we can be a part of his party.
I offer this endorsement as an encouragement from Gods Word. I endorse doing what God requires. No matter who wins the various offices up for election, let us endorse the following ...
- God rules above all
- We need to pray
- Lets do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.
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