November 4th, 2026
by Ronnie Harris
by Ronnie Harris
Midterms have been decided… So What Now?
Yesterday, many Americans went to the polls and voted according to their convictions. Some voted Republican. Others voted Democratic. For many, the election represented hope and celebration. For others, it brought disappointment and concern. And among both groups are sincere Christians who genuinely believe they are acting in the best interests of our country.
One of the extraordinary privileges of living in America is the freedom to hold profoundly different convictions, express them openly, vote accordingly, and remain fellow citizens afterward.
So, what now?
For Christians, elections provide an important reminder that our faith cannot depend on living under a government that reflects our political convictions. Much of the global Church understands this instinctively. Christians throughout history have faithfully followed Jesus under governments they supported, governments they opposed, and governments that actively persecuted them.
Perhaps we need to recover what might be called a minority mindset—the ability to remain faithful to Christ even when we are not politically dominant.
The apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 13:1 that “there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.” That truth is easy to affirm when the election produces the outcome we wanted. It becomes considerably more difficult when the candidate we opposed wins.
But our understanding of God's sovereignty cannot depend on our political preferences.
We pray. We vote according to our convictions. We participate in the democratic process. And when the election is over, we recognize that God remains sovereign over the authorities who govern us.
That does not mean every decision made by a ruler carries God's approval. Nor does it mean every election result represents God's moral endorsement of a particular candidate, party, or political platform.
Divine permission is not the same thing as divine approval.
Nevertheless, Scripture calls us to pray for those entrusted with authority, to pursue what is good, to challenge what we believe is wrong, and to participate faithfully in the responsibilities of citizenship. We can disagree vigorously with political leaders without surrendering our Christian character or our commitment to love our neighbors.
Jesus Himself stood before Pilate, a ruler hardly characterized by godliness, and declared, “You could have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above” (John 19:11).
To those celebrating the election results: celebrate graciously.
To those disappointed by the results: respond graciously.
To Christians who disagree politically: remember that political disagreement does not have to become personal contempt. We can maintain convictions without treating those who disagree with us as enemies.
Governments change. Majorities change. Political parties rise and fall. The Church has endured emperors, dictators, communism, persecution, and every variety of political leadership.
And through it all, Christ has remained Lord. Perhaps we would do well to remember Daniel's words: “He removes kings and raises up kings.” — Daniel 2:21
Our ultimate hope has never been in the White House, the Capitol, or any political party. Our hope is in the sovereign God who rules over them all.
Pastor Ronnie
Yesterday, many Americans went to the polls and voted according to their convictions. Some voted Republican. Others voted Democratic. For many, the election represented hope and celebration. For others, it brought disappointment and concern. And among both groups are sincere Christians who genuinely believe they are acting in the best interests of our country.
One of the extraordinary privileges of living in America is the freedom to hold profoundly different convictions, express them openly, vote accordingly, and remain fellow citizens afterward.
So, what now?
For Christians, elections provide an important reminder that our faith cannot depend on living under a government that reflects our political convictions. Much of the global Church understands this instinctively. Christians throughout history have faithfully followed Jesus under governments they supported, governments they opposed, and governments that actively persecuted them.
Perhaps we need to recover what might be called a minority mindset—the ability to remain faithful to Christ even when we are not politically dominant.
The apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 13:1 that “there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.” That truth is easy to affirm when the election produces the outcome we wanted. It becomes considerably more difficult when the candidate we opposed wins.
But our understanding of God's sovereignty cannot depend on our political preferences.
We pray. We vote according to our convictions. We participate in the democratic process. And when the election is over, we recognize that God remains sovereign over the authorities who govern us.
That does not mean every decision made by a ruler carries God's approval. Nor does it mean every election result represents God's moral endorsement of a particular candidate, party, or political platform.
Divine permission is not the same thing as divine approval.
Nevertheless, Scripture calls us to pray for those entrusted with authority, to pursue what is good, to challenge what we believe is wrong, and to participate faithfully in the responsibilities of citizenship. We can disagree vigorously with political leaders without surrendering our Christian character or our commitment to love our neighbors.
Jesus Himself stood before Pilate, a ruler hardly characterized by godliness, and declared, “You could have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above” (John 19:11).
To those celebrating the election results: celebrate graciously.
To those disappointed by the results: respond graciously.
To Christians who disagree politically: remember that political disagreement does not have to become personal contempt. We can maintain convictions without treating those who disagree with us as enemies.
Governments change. Majorities change. Political parties rise and fall. The Church has endured emperors, dictators, communism, persecution, and every variety of political leadership.
And through it all, Christ has remained Lord. Perhaps we would do well to remember Daniel's words: “He removes kings and raises up kings.” — Daniel 2:21
Our ultimate hope has never been in the White House, the Capitol, or any political party. Our hope is in the sovereign God who rules over them all.
Pastor Ronnie
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