Rise Up, Church of God!

"But unto the Son He saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness'' is the sceptre of Thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even Thy God, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy fellows. And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of Thine hands: They shall perish; but Thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; And as a vesture shalt Thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail."
(Hebrews 1:8-12 KJV)

The votes have been cast and the ballots have been counted. There is a sense of unrest in the hearts of so many this morning after the presidential election, yet on the other hand many are rejoicing because we are apparently on the eve of "change". But, regardless of where you stand politically, there are some key things we need to remember.

1. God is still on the throne…nothing or no one can alter that fact.
   
2. Nothing can change the fact that the Word of God is absolute Truth and is still forever settled in heaven.
   
3. The Holy Spirit is still at work in the earth today, drawing mankind to repentance and salvation in Jesus Christ, for which we must give Him praise.
   
4. A knee bowed in surrender at the foot of the cross of Calvary is still the most important event in the life of any man, woman, or child.
   
5. A surrendered and repentant heart will always find forgiveness and mercy as our God is faithful and just to forgive us if we confess our sins.
   
6. The Mercy Seat is still the ultimate "Seat of Authority" and remains available to all who will approach with a humble heart.
   
7. The Great Commission is still the most important and powerful call in the life of every believer.
   

It is so easy to allow what we see in the natural to overshadow what we know to be truth. Let this message today bring to your remembrance the fact that God is still God and that "ALL things work together for good to them that love God, and to them who are the called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)

Fulfill your calling as Ambassadors of the Kingdom of God. Our citizenship in heaven supersedes and overrides our citizenship on this earth. Our responsibility is to regard the Authority of God and respond to His call to be light shining brilliantly against the darkness of this world and its systems and devices.

Rise up, church of God, and walk worthy of your calling. There is a work to be done … votes and ballots haven't changed a thing in God's economy.

Father, this morning our nation is divided between rejoicing and concern with what the future holds. But, we know You hold the future, no matter what comes our way. We trust You, Lord, to bring forth the manifestation of Your purposes in the earth today. We pray for ALL leaders who You have put into place according to Your sovereign plan … use them ALL to bring glory to Your eternal throne and to usher in the glorious revelation of our Messiah throughout the earth. We love You and trust You … Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus' name, amen.

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8 NIV)

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