A hostile election is over. The winner is clear. Many are gloating. Many are saddened. Religious fervor was a major factor in many voters’ minds. Will that religious fervor carry over into a “self-righteous crusade mentality” or to a “speak the truth in love mentality”? We will soon find out.

Many believers want a pastor to preach to them, but they don’t want to hear God personally speak directly to their heart. That second-hand approach to God’s word seems safer to them than reading it with humility and honesty and letting the Scriptures burn deeply in their heart and convict them of their sin. JD Walt wrote: “Relating to God through an intermediary like Moses is not workable. We must know God directly.”

If My people blame and accuse and seek to proudly use political power to force their way, instead of humbly seeking My face and turning from their wicked ways, then their land will be a place of captivity to hatred and hostility. Now is the time for humble prayer and for “speaking the truth in love.” Now is the time for the fruit of the Holy Spirit. The only person who can heal (fix) our land is the living God, Himself. Humbly put your trust in Him alone. See 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Now is the time for Christians to: “Humble themselves and pray,” to “Fear God and keep His commandments,” to “Love your enemies,” to “Bless those who curse you and pray for those who despitefully use you.” Doing what’s right doesn’t always get what you want. Doing what’s wrong might sometimes get you what you want but, your conscience, God, and the fear of being caught and punished, won’t ever let you fully enjoy it.

Just like 2020, it was a free and fair and close election. I bet they’ll be no false accusations of cheating this time around.