Marsalis Avenue Church of Christ, Dallas, Texas
  • Welcome
  • Announcements
    • Prayer & Fasting
  • Resources
    • Life Management Center
    • Life Management Resources >
      • Eliminating Excuses
      • Contentment
      • Listening
      • Vision
      • Children and Technology
      • Conflict
      • Parenting Teenagers
      • Caregivers
      • Communication
    • Volunteer Request Form
  • Ministries
    • MACC Members Page
    • Education Department
  • About Us
    • Serving The Real God
    • Real People
    • Staff
  • Leadership
    • Minister Lamont Ross
    • Minister B. Chris Simpson
    • Shepherds
  • Contact

God is on the throne

11/9/2016

0 Comments

 
The political season is finally over and we now know who will be the next president of the United States of America.  This was an historic election season ending in Donald Trump winning the Electoral College votes necessary to occupy the White House.  Regardless of how you voted or even if you voted, there are some actions that the people of God should take when it comes to the political process. 

​Pray for our political leaders.  In 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Paul instructs Timothy to pray for all those in authority.  Our prayers should be focused on preserving the freedom of religious expression and for the salvation of those in authority.  We should also pray for peace and protection in the land.  Remember that God can turn the direction of the heart of elected officials whichever way He chooses (Proverbs 21:1).

Be the church.  The church cannot expect the government to do our job.  As the people of God, we are the light of the world.  We are called to dispel darkness.  It is not the role of government to make America a Christian nation.  It is the job of Christians to make disciples for Christ.  When the church leads people to Christ, it really won’t matter what the law permits in terms of abortion, cohabitation or same sex marriage.  God’s people are compelled to obey a higher law.  So even if the laws of the land permit sin, Christians stand on the word of God.  We are not just to be the moral conscience of the nation.  We are to be initiators of change so that people can be transformed by the power of the gospel.  Our goal is not to have a nation full of good people.  Our charge is to move our country towards being a nation of God’s people. 

Love always.  Love leads us to protect, be kind, seek peace, and not be rude.  God is not Republican or Democrat.  God is love.  He has called us to love.  That means we speak to others in love.  We don’t allow political affiliation to divide the body of Christ or deter us from loving others. 

Participate in the process.  In scripture, God used voices outside of the government to influence the government.  He also placed His people in positions within the government to influence the government.  All politics starts in a local context.  In addition to voting in ALL elections, consider getting involved in your local government.  You may not run for mayor or congress, but you can become a part of government task forces and committees.  You can write your elected officials encouraging them to support or oppose certain pieces of legislation.  Attend neighborhood association meetings.  Do something to get involved.  As you get involved in the process, don’t be surprised if God elevates you to positions of greater influence.   

Live life.  Don’t live in fear of who is or isn’t in office.  Live in the assurance that God is on the throne. 
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Author

    Minister Ross' creativity, wisdom, and insight have inspired community, church and corporate audiences throughout the United States. 

    His engaging style has touched people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and walks of life.

    Archives

    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Location

Address:
2431 S. Marsalis Avenue

Dallas, TX 75216

Join Us For Worship

MACC In-Person Sunday Worship
(Face Masks and Social Distancing Required)
8:00 am: Sunday Worship
9:30 am: Bible Classes (All Ages)
10:30 am: Sunday Worship

Wednesday Virtual Bible Study
7:00 pm (MACC YouTube Channel)

General Information

Phone: (214) 941-2531

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Members Directory
Picture
Picture

Visitors Weekly: 1708  |  Unique Visitors Weekly: 108
Facebook: 2.2K Followers  |  YouTube: 1.18K Subscribers
Updated: August 8, 2022

© Copyright Marsalis Avenue Church of Christ. All rights reserved.

  • Welcome
  • Announcements
    • Prayer & Fasting
  • Resources
    • Life Management Center
    • Life Management Resources >
      • Eliminating Excuses
      • Contentment
      • Listening
      • Vision
      • Children and Technology
      • Conflict
      • Parenting Teenagers
      • Caregivers
      • Communication
    • Volunteer Request Form
  • Ministries
    • MACC Members Page
    • Education Department
  • About Us
    • Serving The Real God
    • Real People
    • Staff
  • Leadership
    • Minister Lamont Ross
    • Minister B. Chris Simpson
    • Shepherds
  • Contact