I am so thrilled that tomorrow is Election Day…not because I love elections, but because I am really tired of being bombarded with all of the political ads. In case you haven’t noticed, just about every commercial is a candidate slam blasting his or her opponent. I normally tune out most commercials, but there are so many of these negative ads that it is almost impossible to ignore them. I’m guessing that is their plan…to make sure they can’t be ignored.
If you are also on any social media venue, I’m sure you have noticed that everyone seems to have an opinion to share on the election too. I’m actually amazed at times of what some people post and the anger that seems to fuel them. There isn’t anything wrong with voicing your thoughts on a candidate, but I am saddened with the way that some decide to use this opportunity to attack others. We all have the right to our own opinions, but why is it so difficult to share them without assaulting others with our words?
Unfortunately, we seem to almost relish stepping all over others while we loudly tell others our political views. Why is it then, when it comes to our religious beliefs, we are often silent and use the excuse that we don’t want to step on anyone’s toes? When we have the opportunity to speak up and share what Christ has done for us, we chicken out because we might be rejected or looked down on. Instead of telling others, in love, that we have the answer to their searching, we just hope and pray that a minister comes along to tell them the Good News.
I have to wonder what would happen if we were as willing to share our faith as we are to share our politics. Would it make a difference in eternity? I have to believe that it would. Time is of the essence and we need to be willing to speak boldly about our Jesus to a lost world. Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, I’m sure you hope you are on the winning side. Well with Jesus, we can be confident that we are and always will be the winners!
“Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.
Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.”
Psalm 96:3
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