Politics Versus God's Will

When elections come around, many sincere voters, believing they are fulfilling their civic duty, make their way to the voting booth. So, should Christians be asking themselves, "For whom would Jesus vote?"

That is actually the wrong question to ask. Christ plainly declared that His kingdom was not of this world. Those desiring to follow after Him will not entangle themselves politically or militarily in the affairs of this world (John 15:19; 18:36). The Apostle Paul instructs, "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God" (Romans 13:1).

Christians are ambassadors of the Kingdom of God, having their citizenship in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:20; Philippians 3:20). They will respect mankind's government, while recognising Satan the Devil is currently the ultimate ruler over the nations of this world (Matthew 4:7–10; Ephesians 2:2; Revelation 12:9). God has allowed this to be so for now.

That being the case, true Christians will not participate in this world's political systems. They will, rather, invest themselves fully in seeking God's will and supporting the preaching of the Gospel of the soon-coming Kingdom of God (John 4:34).

The prophet Daniel adds, "This decision is by the decree of the watchers, and the sentence by the word of the holy ones, in order that the living may know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, gives it to whomever He will, and sets over it the lowest of men" (Daniel 4:17).

At times, God may place into various political offices individuals we may not prefer, however, in Isaiah 46:10 we see that God declares the "end from the beginning." We should realise that God's purposes and plan will stand, regardless of the outcome of political campaigning and voting.

True Christians will trust in God to sort out who should be in authority. We can leave that in His all-powerful hands. In the meantime, through an active prayer life, we can develop a profound relationship with Him. He can and will intervene powerfully on your behalf if you seek Him wholeheartedly.