The Most High rules

‘This decision is by the decree of the watchers, And the sentence by the word of the holy ones, In order that the living may know That the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, Gives it to whomever He will, And sets over it the lowest of men.’ – Daniel 4v17

It is really easy to get caught up in news and politics and elections and all that stuff. At least it is for me. I really like all that stuff and can get consumed with it.

While I don’t see as much of it here in our churches I do know that in some places churches can be absolutely consumed with politics, elections, candidates, and laws. In election years the gospel can sometimes compete with politics in the pulpit. There seems to be a mind-set that part of the church’s role is to make sure that the politicians are in line with their views. It can go way beyond Bible principles and become a matter of personal preferences. Neither political side is exempt, both sides are guilty.

I guess to a certain extent Christians who have a voice in their governance need to be concerned and to use their liberties reasonably and in good conscious, Far too often it goes far beyond that and political views can affect fellowship in the body of Christ.

I don’t think there us anything wrong with following politics and doing the right thing when it comes to being a citizen, but we do need to remember what Nebuchadnezzar learned here. ‘The Most High rules in the kingdom and men, and He gives power to whoever He wills.’

It is good to keep up with what is going on, and even to exercise human liberties. However, we need to remember that God is in control of all of this. The church has a much bigger job to do than to focus itself on who is going to be in office.  Let’s preach the word and leave the rest up to the One who is in control.