The bad news is, evil has taken steps forward with demon-crat control of both the house and senate. It is not what we wanted but we did our part praying and voting and now it's time to move on. Ok then, what is the good news?
God’s Rule Is Unchanged
Psalm 2 describes nations raging and rulers taking counsel against the Lord and His Anointed. God’s response is not surprise or defeat; He sits in the heavens and laughs, because He has already set His King on Zion. The New Testament applies this to Jesus. Political majorities shift; Christ’s throne does not. Daniel 2:21 and Proverbs 21:1 remind us that God raises up and removes rulers according to His purpose. Whatever the current balance of power, it falls under the same sovereign hand that has guided history through every previous regime.
This does not erase the weight of policies that conflict with Scripture. It places them in a larger frame: no election result can cancel the decree that Jesus is Lord or revoke the Great Commission. The early church quoted Psalm 2 while facing actual hostility from rulers, then asked for boldness to keep speaking the word rather than for a change in government (Acts 4). That posture is still available.
The Church’s Identity and Mission Remain Fixed
Philippians 3:20 locates the believer’s citizenship in heaven. Colossians 3:1–2 calls the church to set its mind on things above, not on earthly things. Jesus told Pilate His kingdom is not of this world (John 18:36). The primary work remains making disciples, baptizing, and teaching obedience to all He commanded (Matthew 28:18–20). Political seasons can make that work feel more urgent or more difficult; they do not redefine it.
Encouragement therefore looks like returning to ordinary faithfulness:
- Preaching and teaching Scripture so that the church’s convictions are formed by the Word rather than by headlines.
- Praying for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1–2), including those whose policies one opposes, so that the church may live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness.
- Strengthening local congregations in fellowship, service, and witness so that the body of Christ is visibly distinct from the surrounding culture.
- Protecting and exercising religious liberty where it is pressured, while remembering that the gospel has advanced under far more restrictive conditions than those currently faced in the United States.
Hope That Is Not Borrowed from Outcomes
Romans 8:28 remains true: God works all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. That “all things” includes political setbacks. Philippians 4:6–7 offers the peace of God that guards hearts and minds when anxiety rises. The church has historically been most spiritually vital when it held its primary allegiance to Christ rather than to cultural influence or legislative power. Periods of cultural pressure have often clarified priorities and strengthened dependence on God.
For those who teach, write, or produce content for the church, the opportunity is to keep pointing people to the same themes already present in the Psalms, the prophets, the Gospels, and the epistles: God’s steadfast love, the sufficiency of Christ, the call to endurance, and the hope of a kingdom that cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:28). Political commentary has its place as stewardship and neighbor-love; it is secondary to the gospel.
The church does not need a particular party in power to fulfill its calling. It needs faithfulness to the One who already holds all authority in heaven and on earth. That reality is the ground of encouragement independent of any election result.
The Church, the Spirit filled Restrainer of evil remains on the earth. Our mission and vision have not changed. Our God has not changed. The process has not changed. And something to remain mindful of is many times what looks like evil's greatest victories (like crucifying our Lord Jesus Christ) becomes the seed or source of their greatest defeats.
We move forward now, continuing to pray for spiritual awakening across the planet, and repentance and revival in the Church. The enemy is doubling and tripling down on evil, we double and triple down on good. The answer for darkness has not changed, it is light. We are the light of the world. We are the salt of the earth.
Our calling to "level up" and center ourselves in our Lord's Will takes on even greater importance and urgency now. We, each one of us is here on earth in this season for a reason. Our calling and election in Christ Jesus is associated with a mission on earth. Our achievement of our mission at the highest level requires the best version of ourselves.
So, in a sense the most important things have not changed and will not change. Our mission and vision are the same moving forward. Level up, use what you have been given, all centered in His Will for your life. Save the lost, encourage, uplift, motivate, inspire. Live by force of will, as well as prayer, obedience and submission to the Lord in faith, hope, love, joy and peace.
When the darkness is taking its victory lap, we can be strapping on our armor for battle. We concede nothing to the darkness. We fight for every inch of terrain because give them an inch and they will take you miles down the road to the very gates of hell. So, game on.
Keep your chin up, stay in the fight.
Continental Navy Captain John Paul Jones during the Battle of Flamborough Head on September 23, 1779.
While commanding the Bonhomme Richard against the British frigate HMS Serapis, Jones’s ship was heavily damaged and taking on water. When the British captain called across to ask if he had struck his colors (i.e., surrendered), Jones is said to have replied:
“I have not yet begun to fight!”
Please join with your brother in praying over the prayer targets today.
Glory to God
grace and peace
