Was the Election God's Will?

An interesting perspective on the election...
by Rev. Ruth Schofield

BARACK OBAMA BECOMES THE FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT

We rejoice with our African-American friends that one of their own has made it to the top. Barack Obama is definitely a very talented and strong leader and we must now pray for him. (1 Timothy 2:1-3)

The new president will surely need our prayers because he and his administration face huge, serious challenges to the health of our nation and to peace in the world. No other government on earth has ever faced such insurmountable challenges in the history of the world that will require divine aid to overcome. This president must succeed so that America will succeed.

McCain and Palin fought hard losing by a 6% margin of the popular vote, which means that Obama will have to win the hearts of almost half of the public. Regardless of the campaign and media attacks against her, Sarah Palin still has the anointing of an Esther or a Deborah upon her life and she is destined to help bring reform to the nation. Keep her future in your prayers.

The financial crisis that broke out on Rosh Hashanah, on September 29, was one of the major factors leading to the victory of Obama.....62% of the voters said that the economy was the main issue.

Was the Election Result God's Will?

I concur with the Pro-Life leaders who believe the election result was NOT God's Will. America was offered a very clear choice between LIFE and DEATH…protecting the life of the unborn or choosing the Freedom of Choice Act which will provide unlimited restrictions on abortion, including infanticide.

"They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons. They shed innocent blood, the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan, and the land was desecrated by their blood." (Ps 106:37-38)

The majority of the American people voted for “change” over “principle.” The nation dismissed Barack Obama's background, associations, socialistic beliefs and practices.

The scriptures teach that it is righteousness which exalts a nation and that the nation is blessed whose God is the Lord.

Those who voted for money over morality, or better health insurance over the life of a baby, can expect to see God's judgment come upon the nation. Judgment is simply the absence of God’s protection and provision, caused by a rejection of His laws and ways. We have been experiencing forms of judgment in America for years, and I believe we have exhausted God's mercy and grace.

The day after the election, the Holy Spirit kept speaking to me that America rejected God and asked for a king. America has chosen a “Saul,” a man who has his own political agenda, rather than God's heart for the nation. (1 Samuel 8:5-7)

As for those who voted for “principle.” God will reward His people for their faithfulness. Everyone I know gave it their all! I traveled to numerous areas of the church to encourage the people to pray and vote. We blanketed the nation with a 24 hour PRAYER SURGE via satellite on October 24th. Numerous television stations across the nation contributed several hours of live prayer and some covered the entire 24 hours. Many thanks to: Son Broadcasting, Santa Fe, NM; Total Living Network, Chicago; Cornerstone, Pittsburgh; Daystar, TX; TV 38, El Paso; TV 52, Augusta, GA; TV 52, and Clearwater, FL.

The prayers of the righteous will avail. This is not a time for Christians to go into the bunkers in fear. This is not the time to wail over our retirement funds. This is a time to repent, to pray more, and give more. It's a time for Christians to lead, encourage, and minister to a faltering country in a faltering economy.

"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ( 2 Timothy 2:1-3)

HOW SHOULD WE PRAY?

Pray that Christians will have hope and joy instead of fear regarding the future!
We must not react with fear! Our trust must not be in any nation or human government, but only in the kingdom that can never be shaken!

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Rom 15:13)

Pray that God will guide President Obama's decisions for His purposes!
"The nation will only be blessed if we ask God to ORCHESTRATE any "change."

The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases." (Proverbs 21:1)

Pray for America to continue its commitment to stand up and defend the nation of Israel. One major concern is that it will lead to a monumental change in U.S. foreign policy towards Israel. Senator Jessie Jackson said just a couple of weeks before the election that the most important change in the U.S. administration's policy under Barack Obama would occur in the Middle East, where "decades of putting Israel's interests first" would end. Obama has promised to attend a summit of the Organization of the Islamic Conference within the first 100 days of his presidency.

Pray that Barack Obama will serve God's purposes and that he will do God's will

as much as it is possible. “Many plans are in a man’s mind, but it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand.” (Proverbs 19:21)

A WAKEUP CALL FOR THE CHURCH!

While Republicans are working to get their act together for future elections, the Church must heed a message from this election. The Church's mission has not changed because of the election.

First: As Christians, our commitment to Jesus Christ must not waver. We must say like Joshua, "As for me and my household, we will stand for the Lord" no matter the COST!

Second: The Church needs a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of believers and in local congregations across America. The Church needs a REVIVAL OF FIRE!

A Church that is on FIRE is the only entity that will lead the nation into righteousness. God's glory in the midst of the people will make the whole nation a temple filled with His presence. The Lord Himself will be a wall of fire around it (Zech. 2:5). The presence and glory of God in the midst of His people is something the church must desire and seek above all else.

"By the blessing of the UPRIGHT the city is exalted. But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked" (Proverb 11:11). "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord (Psalm 33:12).

In Christ's Service,

Ruth