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PCC's Women of the Word

In Whom Do We Trust?

9/21/2020

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“Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground, on that very day their plans come to nothing. Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.” -Psalm 146:3-5

During this highly politicized season, it becomes so easy to firmly believe that everything depends on the person who will soon occupy 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Full disclosure – I am writing this blog to myself!

I have dear Christian friends on both sides of the political aisle. Rather than do a poor job of explaining what believers see in the Democratic or Republican party platforms, I am going to insert two links that are well-written defenses by long-time theologians. You may not agree with these men but remember that many of our brothers and sisters in Christ do.  Please take the time to read both of them rather than just the one you naturally lean towards!

For a defense of Democrats: https://ronsiderblog.substack.com/p/does-abortion-trump-everything-else

​For Republicans: https://townhall.com/columnists/waynegrudem/2020/08/08/letter-to-an-antitrump-christian-friend-n2573909

Four years ago, I chose to vote third party for a number of reasons. I have never regretted that choice but am also not sure that it will be my default for all time. I still have eight weeks to pray and seek a word from the Lord! For more information from someone who firmly believes that Christians will soon be driven out of both parties because of Godless extremism (progressives vs. reactionaries), just read anything written by Rod Dreher (The Benedict Option).

As someone who participates in the fascinating world of Facebook, I am struck by the ease with which we Christians judge and speak harshly to one another – the gift of rebuking is strong among us! My prayer is that we can all embrace the truth of Psalm 146:3-5. Our trust MUST not be in earthly princes but in God alone.

As Romans 13:1 reminds us, “…there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.” We do not know what God's sovereign purposes are for our next president. Regardless, Christians should love each other through the chaos of election season, realizing that we can all be equally convicted and earnestly following what we believe to be true. Let’s keep our hearts focused on living like Jesus, and let’s extend grace to one another as we trust in the Author and Perfecter of our faith.
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Kerrie Davidson is a member of the Advisory Council of Women at PCC, wife to Bryan, mother of four, and volunteers in many areas at PCC and Summit Christian Academy.

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Jude
9/25/2020 09:09:58 am

Thank you, Kerry, for sharing your confidence in our all powerful, all knowing, all loving God³ - as well as your concerns about how to respond in ways that honor Him.
My confidence remains in prayer and His Word which He has given to strengthen us:

"Everything in the Heavens and Earth is Yours, O Lord, and this is Your Kingdom.
We adore You as being in control of everything.
Riches and honor come from alone and
You are the Ruler of all mankind.
Your Hand controls power and might
and it is at Your discretion
that men are made great
and given strength."
1 Chron 29:11b-12 The Living Bible

This was a memory verse during the Crown Financial course at PCC in 2004 and God has used it continuously in my life since then, even though TLB hasn't been my translation
AND no elected officials have my trust.

As you have said
"We do not know what God's sovereign purposes are for our next president",
BUT
we can say, as Ps 31:5 does:
"Into Your Hands I commit my spirit
You do redeem me, O Lord,
The God of Truth."

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Meg Williams
10/6/2020 03:00:03 pm

Very well written and thought provoking articles were referenced. Thank you Kerrie!

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