Who Should I Vote For? Part 2. 10.30.16 Pastor Daivd Rathel

Rivertown Church Podcast

Five Reasons Why BAD Presidential Candidates Can Be GOOD For Our Country? Sunday, 10.30.16 If God, in His sovereignty, has allowed these presidential candidates to be our only two choices, then He MUST have a plan. Can BAD presidential candidates be GOOD for our country? #1. TWO NEGATIVE CHOICES FOR PRESIDENT FORCES US TO LOOK FOR POSITIVE RESULTS FROM GOD! And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 ‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity (to prosper you and not to harm you) to give you a future and a hope.’ Jeremiah 29:11 Do you believe these scriptures will still be true after November 8th? #2. GOD CAN DRAW A STRAIGHT LINE WITH A CROOKED STICK! As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save many people alive. Genesis 50:20 God is stewarding national and global history for His own good purposes. No man or woman in history has ever been too immoral, powerful, or evil to keep themselves from being a tool in God’s hand. They are either used in God’s hand or crushed in it. #3. THE PRESENCE OF SPIRITUAL DARKNESS IN THE WHITE HOUSE REVEALS THE NEED FOR SPIRITUAL LIGHT IN MY HOUSE. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 (Not On Screen) The decisions of the supreme court justices, racial equality, women’s rights, abortion, gender identity, religious liberty in the workplace, honoring marriage vows between men and women, legalizing homosexual marriage, legalized drugs, caring for the poor, exploiting workers, paying living wages, Healthcare. providing for the aliens and strangers among us, corrupt and lying, and bullying those who disagree. Every political issue that matters nationally also matters personally and locally. These issues are alive every moment of every day, not just once every four years. We vote for righteousness every day of our lives in every move we make. The leader of the free world was never meant to occupy the job of being the light of the world. YOU are the light of the world! YOU! #4. IT ONLY TAKES ONE THING TO CHANGE EVERYTHING. (Will McIvoy Quote) 3When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. James 3:3-5 A dirty, smelly cave filled with animals in a tiny, insignificant village on the outskirts of Jerusalem was the birthplace of the savior of the world. Sometimes it only takes one tiny thing! The political and religious leaders during first century Roman governmental rule were just as corrupt and immoral as our political leaders today. They crucified thousands of Jews during their military occupation. Jesus Christ was just one of them. Sometimes it only takes one sacrificial and miraculous thing! #5. CHANGING THE NATION FROM THE INSIDE OUT IS NOW CLEARLY OUR ONLY OPTION. We don’t have the option for spiritual light and truth to trickle down from the White House. We can pray powerful prayers! We can do powerful works! We can Evangelize, Disciple, and Serve “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 THE PERMANENT REVOLUTION WE NEED IS A PERMANENT REVI