We know that all authority, including government, is instituted by God- that the Lord has a plan and purpose for our lives and our country. Yet, we so often ignore this belief when shaping our understanding of our leaders. God, in His Word, has given us a manifesto for our lives, a written declaration of the intentions and aims for His people and how they respond to government.
Paul tells us in Romans that the Lord is authority over all, and that all leaders serve to fulfill His purpose. So, what should His people be doing in these times? What does it mean to confess, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ in a political sense? How are we supposed to think, act, and vote? Where should we focus our hope?