From Ben – 13 November 2016
The biggest news event by far in recent times has been the USA elections and the unexpected victory of President elect Donald Trump. It has come as a huge shock that such a rank outsider, a man who has no political experience and has never held any political positions at all, has just been elected to lead the most powerful nation on the planet. It is not overstating the fact to say that the world is reeling in shock, dismay and bewilderment.
Let us keep perspective in all this uncertainty. God is in control and this is his world; nothing happens against his ultimate will and purpose. Let us not forget Prov 8:15 “By me, says the Lord, kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just” and again Ps 75:7 “It is God who judges, he brings one down, he exalts another.” I am not saying that Donald Trump is God’s man for this moment, but I am saying, that he could not be in the position he is now if it were against the greater plan of God. God is ultimately in control and we are called to look to him as our king and president.
It remains for us to pray that God would rule and overrule in the USA as we pray for his rule in all the earth. Do remember 1 Timothy 2:1-2 “Pray for kings and all in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness”