Our Sovereign

You know what I miss?  After all, it’s been more than a week now. I miss all of the political ads we have enjoyed over the last month. I’m so glad that we had this runoff in Georgia so that they did not end in November. These ads have been the one thing keeping me glued to my television.  I’m learning new techniques for insulting others who do not agree with me, something that can always come in handy, right?

            I do hope you can recognize sarcasm when you see it.  In case you don’t get it, no I am not crazy.  I’ve actually grown so tired of the political ads that I almost yearned for another personal injury lawyer ad.

            Actually, as I write the ads are still there. I’m writing in advance, so I do not know the results of the election yet.  But there are certain things that I do know.

            First, I know that God is sovereign (a fancy theological word that means He is in charge). I also know that God loves me. And I know that God wants the best for me, as well as for all of His children.

            Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.”  I must point out a couple of things this verse says.

            It does not say that everything will work out in the end for everyone, so there is no reason for anyone to worry. No, this verse is specifically about those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. In other words, it is intended to speak about God’s children, those who have trusted in Him.

            I want to remind you of these two truths. If you are a child of God, He has you, no matter the results of an election. You can trust Him.

But if you do not know Him, you need to trust Him. He offers salvation and forgiveness and life to all who will come to Him.  I pray you will do that today.