God’s Perfect Will

November 10, 2024

Dr. Paul Cannings

The decision that the country made on November 5th has made some people excited, while others are bewildered, depressed, or filled with anxiety. The democratic system is what it is; God’s will is perfect. The question for those concerned is what God’s will is in these times because His directive to us is to “trust Him and not lean to our understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5-6). How does this work?

When David was in the presence of Abimelech and was very afraid for his life, David expressed his commitment to trust God in Psalm 34:1-3 and to seek the Lord and to trust that God will answer His prayers and deliver him from all his troubles (Psalm 34:4). David also reminded himself that “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them.” (Psalm 34:7) Why is this important? It is because when our fears are only towards God, David says His Shepherding blesses us. “O fear the Lord you His saints; for to those who fear Him there is no want.” (Psalm 34:9)

During the horrific experiences of believers under Nero (no intent to call the new administration Nero even though racial violence increased under the first administration, as stated by federal records), Peter instructed the believers to “submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake, to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as by Him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do right. For such is the will of God, that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.” (1 Peter 2:13-15) 

I can hear some of you say, “Who are the evil men?” – lol. Psalm 37:7-9 says, “Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who carries out wicked schemes. Cease from anger and forsake wrath; Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing. For evildoers will be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord, they will inherit the land.” 

No matter what was decided on November 5th, “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 purposes.” (Romans 8:28)

Stay focused and pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)!!