Some Christians are still scratching their head this morning wondering how God could possibly allow the election of two nights ago to turn out as it did. Regardless of whether you are thrilled or heartbroken at the election results we must remember God is working things out for His glory and our good (which are one and the same by the way!). God's plans for us and the world will always be accomplished!
There is a story in the Bible about a man named Habakkuk you may not have read lately. (Wonder why that Bible name hasn't caught on and made its way into the baby name books?!) Habakkuk was a prophet who lived during a time when his nation, Judah, had lost its way both morally and spiritually. In light of the circumstances Habakkuk prayed and asked God why He allowed so much wickedness in the land and if He was ever going to do anything about it. God's answer surprised the old prophet.
God told Habakkuk He was going to do something amazing in his day; He was going to bring a nation from the north, the Babylonians, to destroy Judah. Needless to say, Habakkuk was a bit unsettled upon hearing of this news. How could God raise up a violently wicked nation like Babylon to punish the lesser violations of the people of Judah? Where was the justice in this? How could God do this and keep His promise to save the Hebrew people and make them His own?
We don't always understand God's way of doing things but He has revealed enough of His character to allow us the opportunity to trust Him on such occasions. Later in the story Habakkuk came to realize God was orchestrating events in order to discipline Judah and purge the nation of its sin. God was making the people of Judah righteous (God's kind of people) so He could bless and get glory from them. God wanted to demonstrate His power and character through the Hebrew people to the rest of humanity but first had to make them holy and faithful. This required discipline at the hands of the Babylonians.
We have no idea why God chooses to act as He does nor do we need to comprehend His every move. We know enough of His character and power to trust Him. God's long term plan is that we may know Him, love Him and be a holy people whom He may bless. God wants to show the world His character and power through a people prepared for Him.
"Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
James
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