In the not-so-presidential debate, both candidates of the two major parties along with political elites displayed how things are upside down. Despite struggles, President Joe Biden did fairly well in my opinion. He appeared more coherent than many other times.
During the debate though, and afterwards, leaders in the Democratic Party and from the left expressed dismay. They openly discussed even finding another candidate. They have lost faith in him, but certainly they have seen this coming.
Former President Donald Trump was typically pompous, boasting that he was all success. There was little substance and mainly put downs. He offered no plan as to how he will avoid repeating his missteps and being overcome again by corruption and corporate capture. His candidacy is about himself and payback.
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There is never a time to assume God性视界传媒檚 prerogative (Romans 12:17-21).
Instead, it性视界传媒檚 time for quite the opposite. It性视界传媒檚 a time to cease from idolatrous trust in man and parties, and even our particular form of civil government. We should give honor and respect to those in office. We should be grateful for our constitutional republic and democratic forms. But trust them? No. The Prophet Isaiah boldly proclaims that nations are nothing before God, even less than nothing.
Imagine that. Why are things upside down? It is because God rules. Retribution is God性视界传媒檚 work, not ours. Pride comes before a fall because he reigns. He turns the wicked upside down.
Now is a time for reflection, humility and honesty. It性视界传媒檚 a time too for turning from opposing evil with evil, violence and vitriol. It性视界传媒檚 a time for the meek to stand and pursue peace with courage and wisdom. It性视界传媒檚 time to trust in the Lord of all, the Lord of history and revelation, the Lord who sides with the lowly, and who loves truth and righteousness.
Psalm 146 reminds us the Lord is our creator, emancipator and healer, not princes. He is our help. He is the hope of every nation. Let us praise him. Wickedness cannot triumph. He reigns and shall forever. With Him, by Him, and living before Him, wrong can be righted, corruption can be rooted out and forgiven and dignity restored.
Despite the dark clouds of CNN性视界传媒檚 debate depressing the left and instigating some unrighteous thunder on the right, some gentle rain fell in the storm, showing that God may not be done with us yet.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been speaking honestly in love, with humility, trusting in his and our creator and providence. Despite being excluded by Biden and Trump性视界传媒檚 agreement and CNN from its debate, Kennedy性视界传媒檚 respectful and innovative live response streamed on X and moderated by John Stossel was watched by more than 6 million viewers.
What is really at stake in this election is whether or not we choose to perpetuate more of the same with the same or look for help in the only true sovereign who reigns over all with justice and mercy and who promises that the meek shall inherit the earth.
Kennedy is not our savior, but I believe God has raised him up, even with all his weaknesses, to turn us from proud partisan and patriotic idolatry to humbly overcoming evil with wisdom that is from above.
