“I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.” John 17:15
November 13, 2026
Our system of government elections may be over estimated in importance. But not this one. Having lived through seven decades of them the 2026 Midterm is perhaps the most gloomy in its forecast. The ascending political party with the apparent approval of many nonvoting evangelicals (and other factors) demands further biblical analysis. Jesus in His prayer on the eve of His crucifixion reminds us that Christians have an adversary in the world. Such a threat is not the danger of one political party only. Satan uses religion and the state to attack true Christianity (Acts 4, 12). What must we do? Certainly lament/grief is understandable. The green light on immoral agendas is a tragedy. Does America want to become another Babylon (Isaiah 13, Jeremiah 50-51)? It is not exempt from such a future. The power of the gospel is to be lived and demonstrated in the lives of Christ’s people. At the same time imprecatory praying is in order (e.g. “Lord, bring the evil designs of politicians to utter defeat.”). Do not allow the news and the chest thumping of senators and legislators dissuade you, dear Christian, from standing bravely in the public square. We can be overcomers in Christ.
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Reflect:
Are you joyful over the prospect in life or have you become gloomy, irritated, and cynical?
Is your manner of life a challenge to the immorality and goals of this world?