Majority or Minority?

I'm sure this is going to be a rhetorical question. A no-brainer that even a young child could answer correctly. Here goes anyway...... Is anyone as sick as I am of the election? Specifically, election commercials, election phone calls, election strategy. I had enough weeks ago. And in another week plus it will be over. I'm glad it will be over, but I have to tell you I'm concerned. I don't get too wound up about non-eternal ( for lack of a better phrase) stuff anymore, so scared is not an appropriate word. But I am concerned about what the results of this election could be. So as Christians, what does that concern look like? At what level do we become political activistists? We know what Christ said about taxes, because in Matthew 22:17-21 Jesus told us to give to Ceasar ( the government) what is theirs and to God what is His. So, we don't have to speculate what to do there. As far as the rest of politics is concerned , I know that I have a responsibility to uphold Christ in all I do. There are so many issues in our society today that have very definite direction for Christians. My thoughts are moving primarily toward life issues, such as abortion, assisted suicide, health care issues, etc. We can apply the teachings of Christ to those issues, pray about it, and feel confident in the direction we support. As time moves on, however, we seem to be in the minority in the United States when we adhere to biblical values. As a matter of fact, it frightens me how small that minority appears. The Reverend Billy Graham has never been one to shy away from biblical issues. In case you did not see it, he released a full page newspaper ad recently stating the following: "The legacy we leave behind for our children, grandchildren and this great nation is crucial. As I approach my 94th birthday, I realize this election could be my last. I believe it is vitally important that we cast our ballots for candidates who base their decisions on biblical principles and support the nation of Israel. I urge you to vote for those who protect the sanctity of life and support the biblical definition of marriage between a man and a woman. Vote for biblical values this November 6, and pray with me that America will remain one nation under God." He also has a statement that is stated similarly, but does not include the reference to Israel. Either one of these can be downloaded to hand out at church or other organizational meetings from his website, www.billygraham.org . Like Mr. Graham, I am not going to say specifically who I am voting for. But I can assure you I'm going to do my best to follow his direction. I pray a majority of voters do the same.

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