Post Election Thoughts:
Today we visited one of our newer OARBC churches, Bible Baptist in Brookville, Ohio, with Pastor Laird Baldwin. Pastor Baldwin had some very thoughtful words about the election written on the back of his bulletin:
“The election is over and God’s man has won. No one comes into power but by the purpose of God, for ‘the powers that be are ordained of God’ (Romans 13:1). As the new administration comes into office, many in the media will engage in criticism and fault-finding of the new President. Some criticism may be merited, but much will not. As believers, we will not be helped by engaging in partisan politics, nor is it the business of this church. Our duty is to pray for ‘kings, and all that are in authority’ (I Timothy 2:2), and to ‘Fear God. Honor the king’ (I Peter 2:17).
We can help our nation and President the most by praying for him in order that he might seek policies that insure our freedom, security and personal liberties. Pray that he will be strong against our enemies, faithful to our friends, and gracious to the unborn. At the end of our political process, we have but one President and one country. Let us be a testimony and pray for God’s blessing upon him as well as those around us.” -- Pastor Baldwin
Someone else passed these “Top Ten Predictions” along:
1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him.
And God approves this message!
Isn’t it great to know Who is really in charge?
Dave Warren
OARBC State Representative
360 College Hill Drive
Cedarville, Ohio 45314
937-766-5913 - 937-307-0718 cell