Part 2 of what has now become 4

There are, believe it or not, those within the Republican Party who do not believe in God, nor have made Him Lord of their lives. There are those in the Republican Party who's moral character is questionable, whether by Christian or human standards. However, as of this time, the party as a whole exhibits a policy and platform that, while not perfect, is a much closer fit to the Christian worldview than that of the Democrat party.

What the Democrats fail to understand is that the values concern of Christians is not about saying the words, if that were the case Christians would have been pretty much on board with Bill Clinton. He was, and remains, good at talking the talk. What Christians look for is substance behind those words. Does the individual really live what he speaks? Knowing we are all struggling with our sin nature, we strive to bring our thoughts and desires in our own lives into conformity to that of Christ, and look for leaders who do the same. When we find them, they get our attention.

Is George W. Bush perfect? Hardly, none of us are. But Christians believe he is striving towards that perfection as he strives for a closer relationship with Christ. And we see that relationship in his worldview, in his policies, in his compassion. That is something the Democrats cannot duplicate because it comes from the heart, not from intellectual strategizing.

So, now that Conservatives, and Christians, have won a victory in this ongoing political struggle between left and right, where should we go? One thing is to not rest on our laurels. To not bask in the euphoria. The left has not conceded this struggle, they have lost a battle, they will not give up the war. They will come back with entreaty, with talk of compromise, with an olive branch to try and deceive the "heart and soul" of America back to their side. That cannot, nor should not happen unless there is a major shift of policy, agenda, platform and principle in both parties. I do not see that happening.

Remember, the "elitist intellectuals" of the left will never concede their claim to knowing what is best for the "Walmart crowd,” the "Southern rednecks," the "ignorant." I can see the probability that the left will begin a quiet response to this election that may well lead to a more cunning campaign to deceive conservatives and Christians alike. A campaign that could lead to marginalization, disenfranchisement and, in light of Scripture, the beginnings of a persecution of the church in America.

Does that sound defeatist? I hope not. While I do not look forward to that kind of treatment in this, or any nation, I cannot forget the prophetic warnings of scripture. The thought of such a response should not lead us to despair, but to prayer. We should see any struggle as an opportunity of draw closer to God, to solidify our relationship with Him.

Christians must remember is that this election, any election, is only of this world. No matter which way the political winds of the nation may blow, we must never stop praying for our nation, her leadership and those who would destroy her. The power of prayer will always win over the power of politics. While politics may change policy or temporal circumstances, prayer is an act that changes the hearts of men.


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