Truth, Purity, Excellence

Students learn about the electoral process in school at various grade levels but this is a subject area that we all continue to learn about in many different ways as we become adults and participate in choosing our leaders. We have just had a provincial election and, likewise, several other Canadian provinces have just had one or are about to have one. And then there's our neighbour to the south, also gearing up for their big presidential election. It's funny how these big decision events can bring out the best and the worst in people. Otherwise mild-mannered and kind people can turn into absolute rage monkeys by the mere mention of a name; they freely spew their disdain and contempt (or do I even suggest, hatred?!) of certain political figures or parties and their followers at the slightest provocation. Political biases run rampant in the media and throughout those sectors which receive governmental funding. People are often left feeling confused, hurt, disenfranchised, vulnerable, bitter, angry, and hopeless. This is when we must turn to Jesus and remember that He died on a cross so that everyone who believes in Him should not die but have everlasting life. 

 Whether people agree with their neighbour's views or not, Jesus died for those neighbours. Whether they like their premiers or not, Jesus died for those premiers. Whether they like their president or not, Jesus died for that president. When people say things that are rude, troubling, and ignorant we must remember that Jesus died for them, too. There comes a time when we must eventually face our reflection in the mirror and realize that we are those neighbours, premiers, presidents; we are those rude, troubled, and ignorant people. And Jesus died for us — even while we were still lost in our sinful ways. Let's thank God for His Son's willing sacrifice for our eternal redemption! And, when politics and election talk happens, (and it will!), let's raise a prayer for our neighbours, premiers, presidents, and the people around us, remembering that they, like us, are all still imperfect, sinful, mortal human beings — all in need of a Saviour. Above all else, during this season of elections, I urge you to choose to follow Jesus — He is the perfect leader for all of us! May the Lord bless your November!

In Christ's service and for His glory,

 Bérénice MacKenzie 

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