Election 2010 Observation 6

The result of the election and the subsequent fall out have been described as historic, new politics and progressive. There was the time of uncertainty before the government was formed, and there is a nervous anticipation of the future.

My final election observation is we should seek the peace of the land.

Jeremiah wrote to the captives in Babylon as follows.

  And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace. Jeremiah 29v7

Election 2010 - Observation 5

Across the UK millions of people have been voting in schools halls and other venues. The system is not perfect, and is open to abuses. Many of those who win will be atheists, antichrists, immoral, and proud of it, and will use their position to oppose christianity.

My fifth observation is that is a privilege to be able to vote which has been fought for and defended with blood, and is of the grace of God.

Let us remember those who risk their lives for such freedoms. Let us remember those who have no say in the selection of their governments. There may come a time when we lose this freedom.

Election 2010 - Observation 4

Nobody can doubt the energy and resolve that most candidates have put into this election campaign, even when they have very little chance of winning. They do very little else, devote all their time, and devote huge resources to persuade us to chose them

Peter tells us to "give diligence make our calling and election sure".

What effort and priority do we give to our eternal destiny?

Election 2010 - Observation 3

What ever moral climate is set by the next parliament we should maintain the standards set out in the Bible. Through the last 2000 years many Christians have had to live in hostile and persecuting climates.

Ephesians 4 vs 17 -20

This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But ye have not so learned Christ;

Election 2010 - Observation 2

Less than 72 hours to go until the polls open - this is my second observation

Prayer is a must before during and after the election
1 Timothy 2 vs 1-3


I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

Notice the scope of these prayers both in their content and in those prayed for. There is no qualification of good or evil, moral or immoral. Do we intercede for those in authority over us?

Election 2010 - Observation 1

The 2010 election is now just days away and I thought I would make a few observations.

The first Observation  - What ever happens on May 6th/7th - the fundamentals don't change.

First Revelation 19 - "the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth"

Second Job 5:7 "man is born unto trouble - as the sparks fly upwards"

Third 1 Timothy 1:15  "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"

Fourth  Acts 16:31 "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved"

Fifth John 14:13 "I will come again and receive you to myself"

While we have a right concern, we need to bare in mind things are more important and certain than who wins.