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     The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying: “We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reignRev. 11:15-17

Lord Jesus, before long we’ll sing of your great majesty to Handel’s grand melody. “And He shall reign forever and ever, King of kings! and Lord of lords! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!” Yet we don’t have to wait for the season Advent to begin. Election Day is a perfect day to rise to our feet, or fall to our faces, and worship you with peace-filled, joy-laden, heart-captured hearts.

For you are the King of kings and Lord of lords—the ruler of the kings of the earth and everything else. No premier or president, emperor or autocrat, dictator or potentate is a threat to your kingdom, or necessary to your purposes. Demons tremble at your name and stars sing your praise; fierce hurricanes become gentle zephyrs, and placid lakes become roaring oceans all in keeping with your purposes, timing and glory.

On this Election Day, we bow to you and cast our votes. The brokenness in our country, hearts, and world leads us to cry out, “How long, Oh, Lord? How long before you return, Lord Jesus, and finish making all things new?”

Until that Day, we will seek to “Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.” (1 Pet. 2:7). We will seek to live as good citizens of two kingdoms—the city of man and the City of God. We will seek to adorn the gospel (Tit. 2:10), serve you faith-fully, and love our neighbors.

Whatever the results of this Presidential election, (as well as the many, many other offices which will be decided today), we affirm with renewed confidence and profound joy, “Jesus is Lord!” Hallelujah, what a Savior; Hallelujah, what a salvation. You will reign for ever and ever! So very Amen we pray, in your loving and triumphant name.

 

 

 

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