God's Sovereignty: A Cause for Inaction?

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Let me just say right from the beginning of this blog... God is sovereign. He has a plan. He is in control. He still reigns on His heavenly throne. All this I believe to be true; however, it has been extremely disheartening to see all the post-election comments, rhetoric and cliches spewing forth from the mouths of Christians. The most common phrase I have heard or read is, "It doesn't matter who won the election because God is in control. He is still on the throne." or "I am disappointed with the election results but God has it under control." To me these statements are obvious truths that justify political inaction on the behalf of lazy Christians.

I understand that God is in control of all things, the last Presidential election included, but I also understand that people use God's sovereignty as a way to explain everything under the sun - even those things in which Christians should have stronger involvement. Instead of advancing the name of Christ in our American culture through politics, Christian have claimed God's sovereignty and have chosen to sit back down for the next four years. Then, when that time is expired, they will act all surprised at the lack of moral choices when it comes to selecting a Presidential candidate.

The time for getting inspired and more involved in the political process has never been more important for the child of God, and all I hear is, "that's okay, God is in control." To that let me reiterate a common phrase, "God will never help those who do not help themselves." Christians say they want revival for America, but they are unwilling to rebuild her foundations. To do so requires us to put Him back in the mix of our nation's mortar, which is government. He is the One who can hold it all together, but too few Christians are willing to do the work it takes to lay the bricks of recovery. Instead, we are content to just hold the tools.

"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do."

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