God and Politics

Why are so many Americans trying to meet God in the American political arena? I suppose that God can meet us anywhere that He desires but is it His will to change the world through politics? It sounds like a dumb question but many a christian seem to operate as if the politics of men is central to moral change and not the government of God. I've seen much of this over the years. The efforts are noble and yet we are electing corrupt politicians at a record pace and their is no one party less corrupt than the other. It really has less to do with Liberal vs Conservative than it does with sin and corruption. It seems that every week we read about infidelity or lies among our congressmen. It's become so common place that the public is starting let it slide and so our standards have been lowered to the point that the integrity of those that govern us is no longer considered relevant or important.

While all of this is going on in the world, the government of God is there waiting and ready to establish itself while man's government begins to self-destruct. It seems like we pay attention to the voice and beckoning of the Holy Spirit only when we have to and therefore many christians will be un-prepared for what is to come. I sense that we are on the precipice of some significant change in the United States. It may start out like a slow leak but eventually the flood gates will break and a rush of political disaster will be upon us. Greece has started the ball rolling. They spent themselves into economic ruin and there is rioting in the streets. Mammon can lay to waste the greatest of nations and that includes the United States. All of this economic unrest should alert those called by His name to prepare for the days ahead to pronunce and proclaim the Kingdom of God.

For those of us who have been seeking how best to serve the Lord during these times, be of good cheer. God is preparing the fields for harvest!