I must admit, I was disappointed last night when I discovered who had won the U.S. Presidential election. I have family in the U.S. and know the struggles many are facing due to the high unemployment etc… Only time would tell whether Romney would have made an improvement on all the difficulties facing the people, however he will not be given the opportunity and that is democracy. The people voted and the results are what they are. I was reminded however that politicians will come and go and world circumstances will change. God however is still on the throne and will continue to be so!  Though the election results may prove more difficult for some, followers of Christ have no reason to worry or fear. Our ruler is still in charge! His word never changes and He never fails! He promises to take care of His children as we surrender to Him and look to Him for our needs. He will never get voted off the island, so to speak!!!

We need to remember that despite our outward surroundings, His plans do not change. When we place our faith in worldly leaders and people we will be disappointed. We are not to put our trust in anything temporal but in the creator of the Universe. He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. He is not caught off guard by the election results. He is neither impressed or disappointed. He knows how it all ends and as followers of Christ, so do we. As we read in the book of Revelation, HE wins!

While we wait on His return, just who is it that we can count on? Let’s look at the word of God for answers…

Matthew 10:29-31 NIV ²⁹ Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.³⁰ And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. ³¹ So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Phillipians 4:6-7 NIV ⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

I love this verse…Jeremiah 29:11 NIV ^{11 “}For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Let’s not forget Romans 8:28 NIV ²⁸ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. 

And finally this beautiful promise in Isaiah 40:28-31 NIV ²⁸ Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom. ²⁹ He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. ³⁰ Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; ³¹ but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

These are all beautiful promises from the lover of our soul!  This morning I had to shake off my disappointment and grumbling and remind myself  that leaders will come and go. His word will NEVER change and that when we see things happening around us that we believe will increase trouble and sorrows for some, it is an awesome opportunity to get on our knees before God and watch His mighty hand work amid the challenges!  He is election proof!

Psalm 22:28 NIV 28 For dominion belongs to the Lord and He rules over the nations.