There is a sense in which it can be said that the
circumstances we face and the choices we make on a daily basis are all
important. Like invested funds we accrue
interest on our use of the resources we have been given. Those that use their time wisely accomplish
more. Those that use their money wisely
can earn and save and give more. Those
that order their lives wisely know the peace and satisfaction of God’s blessing.
But it cannot
be said that every circumstance and every choice are of equal consequence. History is punctuated with red-letter dates—moments
when choices and circumstances produced significant change—fundamental transformation.
The birth of the Christian Church on the Day of
Pentecost was one such moment. The day
that Constantine officially recognized Christianity as a legitimate religion
was another. When Martin Luther nailed
the “95 Theses for Debate” on the door of the Church at Wittenberg, Germany, it
was a red-letter date.
In the life of the American republic there have been
red letter dates. The day the
Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence was a signal
event. The day the British surrendered
to George Washington and the Continental Army was another such moment. The day that Americans began to fight one another
over the future of this fledgling democracy was a decisive and horribly costly
moment. When Congress and the States
ratified the 13th Amendment to our Constitution outlawing slavery
and involuntary servitude it was a day with far reaching consequences. There have been many important choices our
people and leaders have made, yet some that have proven more notable than
others.
In their wisdom, the founders of our nation
established a government “of, and by, and for the people,” so that every
citizen is able to make known their choice of leaders. Our leaders are not chosen for us, we choose
them.
As Americans go to the polls on November 6 we are
facing an existential choice—our future is certainly at stake. We must make the right decision. Our national
security, our financial future, and our personal liberty will be determined by
the choices—millions of choices that are made. Yet convincing the deciders—those
who will be casting their votes—is particularly challenging.
When…
…The truth is obscured,
…The facts are denied,
…The agendas are hidden,
…The logic is unchallenged,
…The implications are not thoughtfully considered, and
...The morality is denied or diminished,
…it is no wonder that confused electorates make
choices that are shortsighted and self defeating.
It occurs to us that if blind eyes, closed minds, and
hard hearts are to be convinced, it will require the assistance of God Himself. If candidates are to be known, we will need
God’s help.
For that reason we have chosen as our 40 DAY THEME
leading up to this year’s NATIONAL ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 6, “IT IS TIME TO
SEEK THE LORD!” Join us in praying every
day and fasting, as the Lord directs, for God’s will to be done as Americans
elect a President, a Congress, and a third of the Senators.