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In recent elections, both in Australia and elsewhere in the world, the ‘for’ and ‘against’ Christianity was on display. Much of this conversation was confrontational and resulted in negativity and fear. Because God has not given Christians a spirit of fear, but one of love and a sound mind (see 2 Timothy 1:7), these events should not trouble us.

Apostle Paul wrote the above words to the church in Rome in the context of Christian persecution by various emperors of Rome. The first 100 years of the Christian era was tumultuous for those who followed Christ. Regardless, his message was to trust in God’s plan regardless of our own thinking.

Another piece of wisdom was heard recently in the modern era which said, “It doesn’t matter who is in (the) office, God is on the throne.”

No doubt, it is easier for believers when the governing body bases its decision-making on God’s word, but we should not expect that to always be the case. Regardless, we are meant to turn our faith into trust in God’s plan, His word and promises. His time frame is not our timeframe, and His wisdom is beyond our wisdom, so it will not be possible to fully comprehend why God allows leadership that seems contrary to His ways.

Mostly we fear such times because we cannot see the future outcome. It is for this reason we need to be reminded of these words from the political environment at the beginning of the Christian era almost 2000 years ago.

1 Timothy 2:1-3, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;”

As with all aspects of life this too needs to be placed in God’s hands, as commanded.

No truer adage can be applied when it comes to future knowledge based on current situations than the phrase, “God only knows!”