Election Perspective

For the better part of two years we have been being told that this presidential election is the most important election in the history of America.  It’s a statement that has been made about a number of presidential elections in recent years.  Even a cursory survey of U.S. history would show that statement to be a bit of an exaggeration.  One thing that can be said is that this is the most important presidential election – since the last one and until the next one.

Over the last 231 years the United States has been governed by 45 different presidents.  They have represented a variety of political parties, including Democrat, Federalist, Republican and Whig.  Some have been admirable men who led the country with honor and dignity, others have not.  Some have made the country more prosperous, others have not.

While America has had dozens of presidents, it has had only one King.  It has had only one Savior, it has had only one Lord.  That is Jesus.  Before any of those running for the highest office in the land were born, Jesus was Lord.  Before Adams, Jefferson and Hancock put their names on any document, Jesus was on His throne.  Before the foundation of the world, Jesus was. (1Pet. 1:20)

This is not to say that this election isn’t important, but maybe we need a little perspective.  Eternity is not hanging in the balance.  We need to remember, regardless of who is inaugurated president on January 20, 2021, Jesus will still be King.

Followers of Christ must keep their eyes fixed on Him and not become consumed with temporal matters.  Paul reminds us, “No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the commanding officer.” (2 Tim. 2:4) Governments will come and governments will go, yet our mission will remain the same.  We are called to glorify our Creator, to promote His kingdom and proclaim His Gospel.

The best any president can do is make our lives on this planet a little better, they cannot reconcile us to God.  They cannot save us from our sins. Only Jesus can do that.  Is this election important – sure, but not more important than Calvary.

In His Service,