A Biblical Perspective on Elections, Politics, Sovereignty, and Leadership
By Rick Thomas - Posted at Substack : When your side wins, God approved. When your side loses, God stepped away. Both conclusions come from the same place in the heart, and Scripture corrects them both, while providing a better answer. Every election season sends Christians looking for God’s fingerprints on the results. If our candidate wins, we see His blessing. If our candidate loses, we wonder whether He has turned His face from the nation. Both instincts start from a true premise. God “removes kings and sets up kings” (Daniel 2:21), and nothing in Washington or the county courthouse happens outside His rule. But a true premise does not guarantee a sound conclusion, and the conclusions we draw from election night usually say more about our hearts than about His purposes. Gideon’s Fleece I have counseled many people who wanted a sign more than they wanted wisdom. They watched for coincidences, open doors, and impressions that would confirm what they already desired. Gideon’s fleece b...
