Christian, Take Heart Our God Is Still on the Throne
The Church Must Rise in Faith, Not Retreat in Fear
Our hope was never in an election, a political party, a government, or the direction of this world. Our hope is, and always has been, in Jesus Christ!
I know many Christians are discouraged today. Some are deeply concerned about the direction of our nation, the moral decline of our culture, and what the future may hold for our children and grandchildren. Some are angry, others are frustrated, and perhaps some are even fearful. I understand those concerns. But I want to remind you of something far greater than the outcome of any election: God has not surrendered His throne, His authority has not diminished, and His eternal plan of redemption has not been interrupted.
Beloved, none of what we are witnessing has caught God by surprise. Scripture has never promised that the world would progressively become more righteous as we approach the return of Jesus Christ. In fact, we have been warned to expect the opposite.
In 2 Timothy 3:1–5, the apostle Paul writes, “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.” He goes on to describe people who will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, without self-control, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, and even those who maintain an appearance of godliness while denying its power.
Does any of that sound familiar?
But notice something important. Paul wasn't writing these words to frighten the church or produce despair. He was preparing believers to remain faithful in a world increasingly hostile toward God and His truth. The warning was not given so Christians would retreat in fear, but so they would stand firm in faith.
Jesus Himself told us in John 16:33, “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Notice what Jesus did not say. He didn't promise that believers would experience favorable governments, comfortable circumstances, political victories, or a society that embraced biblical truth. He promised tribulation. But He also gave us something infinitely greater: the assurance of His victory!
Christian, we are not waiting to discover whether Jesus Christ will be victorious. His victory has already been secured!
And that brings me to something I desperately want every believer to understand. Our joy, our peace, our confidence, and our security cannot be anchored to the changing circumstances of this temporary world. They must be anchored to our unchanging position in Jesus Christ.
In Ephesians 2:4–6, Paul declares that God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love for us, made us alive together with Christ, raised us up with Him, and “seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
Think about the significance of that statement!
Paul speaks of our being seated with Christ as an accomplished spiritual reality. We are physically still here, living in a fallen world, confronting its challenges, enduring its suffering, and witnessing its rebellion against God. Yet spiritually, because of our union with Jesus Christ, we already share in His resurrection life and heavenly position.
Ephesians 1:20 tells us that God raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places. And because we belong to Christ, our position is in Him!
Our eternal destiny is not hanging in the balance of an election. Our inheritance is not subject to a popular vote. Our salvation cannot be overturned by a legislature, and our citizenship in heaven cannot be revoked by an earthly government!
As Paul reminds us in Philippians 3:20, “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Christian, do you understand what that means? We may be deeply concerned about the condition of our earthly nation, but we must never forget that we belong to an eternal Kingdom that cannot be shaken! Hebrews 12:28 reminds us of this very truth.
That doesn't mean we become indifferent to the condition of our country. We should care deeply about righteousness, justice, truth, our communities, our families, and the generations that follow us. We should faithfully exercise the responsibilities God has entrusted to us. But we must never allow our concern for this temporary world to overshadow our confidence in our eternal God.
In Daniel 2:21, we are reminded that God “removes kings and sets up kings.” And Psalm 115:3 declares, “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.”
God's sovereignty does not mean every decision made by earthly rulers is righteous or pleasing to Him. Scripture repeatedly demonstrates that God holds rulers accountable for their wickedness. But it does mean that no ruler, government, political movement, or human rebellion can overthrow His sovereign purposes.
The same God who ruled over Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome is ruling today. He is not reacting to history as though events have escaped His control. He is sovereignly working out His eternal plan, culminating in the glorious return and reign of Jesus Christ.
And beloved, that truth ought to produce something extraordinary in the life of every genuine believer: JOY!
Not a superficial happiness that disappears when circumstances become difficult. Not a manufactured smile that pretends everything is wonderful. But a deep, abiding, Spirit-produced joy rooted in our relationship with Jesus Christ.
In Galatians 5:22, Paul identifies joy as part of the fruit of the Spirit. This is not something we manufacture through positive thinking. It is the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer who walks in fellowship with Christ.
Consider Paul and Silas in Acts 16:22–25. They had been beaten, imprisoned, and placed in stocks. By every earthly measure, their circumstances were miserable. Yet at midnight, instead of surrendering to despair, they were praying and singing hymns to God!
Why? Because their joy was not determined by their circumstances. Their joy was grounded in the One who was sovereign over their circumstances.
Or consider Paul's words in Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.”
Paul wasn't writing those words from a comfortable vacation home. He was writing as a prisoner! Yet his circumstances did not rob him of joy because the source of his joy was not his freedom, his comfort, or his immediate future. His joy was in the Lord!
And notice, Paul doesn't say rejoice in your circumstances. He says rejoice in the Lord. There is an enormous difference.
In Nehemiah 8:10, we read, “And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
The strength we need to endure difficult days is not ultimately found in human determination, political influence, financial security, or our ability to control the future. It comes from the Lord Himself. As we surrender to Him, trust His promises, and walk by His Spirit, He supplies the strength to persevere.
And this brings me to a very practical question for every Christian reading this:
What does the world see when it looks at you right now?
Does it see someone consumed with fear, anger, bitterness, and frustration? Someone whose peace rises and falls with election results, economic reports, and the latest headlines? Or does it see something that cannot be explained by your circumstances?
Does it see the peace of Christ? The confidence of someone who knows that God is sovereign? The joy of someone who understands that this world is not their home?
Beloved, a watching world desperately needs to see Christians whose lives demonstrate that Jesus Christ truly is sufficient!
That doesn't mean we ignore evil, compromise biblical truth, or remain silent when righteousness is challenged. Quite the opposite. We are called to stand firmly upon God's Word, contend for the faith, and proclaim the truth in love. But we must do so without allowing the darkness around us to extinguish the joy of Christ within us.
Philippians 2:14–15 instructs believers to do all things without grumbling or disputing, so that we might shine as lights in the world in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation.
Think about that. The darker the world becomes, the more visible the light of Christ should be in us!
And perhaps that is where some of us need to examine our own hearts today. Have we become more passionate about changing our government than being transformed by the Word of God? Have we spent more time consumed with political commentary than communing with our Savior? Have we allowed the condition of our nation to occupy more of our thoughts than the promises of our Lord?
Those are questions worth prayerfully considering.
In Colossians 3:1–2, Paul tells us, “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
This is not a call to abandon our earthly responsibilities. It is a call to live them from an eternal perspective.
When the news is discouraging, press into Christ. When the future appears uncertain, press into Christ. When you are concerned for your children, your grandchildren, your finances, or your freedom, press into Christ!
Open His Word. Spend time in prayer. Worship Him. Fellowship with other believers. Serve your neighbor. Share the Gospel. Disciple your family. Remain faithful to the responsibilities He has given you.
And above all, surrender your will to His.
Remember Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, praying in Luke 22:42, “Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” If our Savior demonstrated such perfect submission to the Father's will, how much more should we, His redeemed children, learn to trust Him when life unfolds differently than we had hoped?
In Romans 8:28, we are assured that God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. And verse 29 explains that His purpose is to conform us to the image of His Son.
Sometimes God accomplishes His greatest work in us through the very circumstances we would have chosen to avoid.
Christian, our greatest need today is not a more favorable political climate. Our greatest need is deeper intimacy with Jesus Christ, greater submission to His Word, and a more complete dependence upon the Holy Spirit.
We need believers who are grounded in Scripture rather than driven by emotion. Believers who are willing to stand for truth without surrendering to bitterness. Believers who love righteousness without losing compassion. Believers who refuse to compromise, yet remain gentle, humble, gracious, and full of joy.
And when the world asks how we can possibly have peace and joy amid so much uncertainty, what a glorious opportunity to point them to Jesus Christ!
Because our hope is not that this world will eventually become everything, we desire it to be. Our hope is that Jesus Christ is coming again, that He will make all things new, and that we will dwell with Him for eternity.
1 Peter 1:3–4 reminds us that through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we have been born again to a living hope and to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for us.
No earthly election can touch that inheritance. No economic collapse can diminish it. No government can confiscate it. No suffering can destroy it. And no power in heaven or on earth can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:38–39).
So, beloved, lift your eyes!
Our God is still on the throne. Jesus Christ is still Lord. The Holy Spirit still indwells and empowers His people. The Gospel is still the power of God unto salvation. And our eternal future is absolutely secure in Him!
Do not allow temporary disappointments to rob you of eternal joy. Do not allow the uncertainty of tomorrow to steal your confidence in the God who already holds tomorrow.
Press into Christ. Pursue holiness. Walk in obedience. Surrender your will. Trust His sovereignty. Rejoice in His goodness. And let a lost and anxious world see something unmistakably different in you.
Let them see Jesus Christ through the peace that guards your heart, the love that governs your conduct, the truth that directs your life, and the JOY that no earthly circumstance can take away!
As Romans 15:13 declares: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Church, this is not the hour to retreat in fear. It is the hour to draw nearer to Christ, stand firmly upon His Word, and shine brightly for His glory.
Our future is not uncertain. Our future is CHRIST!
Pastor, Kevin Cox
I know many Christians are discouraged today. Some are deeply concerned about the direction of our nation, the moral decline of our culture, and what the future may hold for our children and grandchildren. Some are angry, others are frustrated, and perhaps some are even fearful. I understand those concerns. But I want to remind you of something far greater than the outcome of any election: God has not surrendered His throne, His authority has not diminished, and His eternal plan of redemption has not been interrupted.
Beloved, none of what we are witnessing has caught God by surprise. Scripture has never promised that the world would progressively become more righteous as we approach the return of Jesus Christ. In fact, we have been warned to expect the opposite.
In 2 Timothy 3:1–5, the apostle Paul writes, “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.” He goes on to describe people who will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, without self-control, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, and even those who maintain an appearance of godliness while denying its power.
Does any of that sound familiar?
But notice something important. Paul wasn't writing these words to frighten the church or produce despair. He was preparing believers to remain faithful in a world increasingly hostile toward God and His truth. The warning was not given so Christians would retreat in fear, but so they would stand firm in faith.
Jesus Himself told us in John 16:33, “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Notice what Jesus did not say. He didn't promise that believers would experience favorable governments, comfortable circumstances, political victories, or a society that embraced biblical truth. He promised tribulation. But He also gave us something infinitely greater: the assurance of His victory!
Christian, we are not waiting to discover whether Jesus Christ will be victorious. His victory has already been secured!
And that brings me to something I desperately want every believer to understand. Our joy, our peace, our confidence, and our security cannot be anchored to the changing circumstances of this temporary world. They must be anchored to our unchanging position in Jesus Christ.
In Ephesians 2:4–6, Paul declares that God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love for us, made us alive together with Christ, raised us up with Him, and “seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
Think about the significance of that statement!
Paul speaks of our being seated with Christ as an accomplished spiritual reality. We are physically still here, living in a fallen world, confronting its challenges, enduring its suffering, and witnessing its rebellion against God. Yet spiritually, because of our union with Jesus Christ, we already share in His resurrection life and heavenly position.
Ephesians 1:20 tells us that God raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places. And because we belong to Christ, our position is in Him!
Our eternal destiny is not hanging in the balance of an election. Our inheritance is not subject to a popular vote. Our salvation cannot be overturned by a legislature, and our citizenship in heaven cannot be revoked by an earthly government!
As Paul reminds us in Philippians 3:20, “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Christian, do you understand what that means? We may be deeply concerned about the condition of our earthly nation, but we must never forget that we belong to an eternal Kingdom that cannot be shaken! Hebrews 12:28 reminds us of this very truth.
That doesn't mean we become indifferent to the condition of our country. We should care deeply about righteousness, justice, truth, our communities, our families, and the generations that follow us. We should faithfully exercise the responsibilities God has entrusted to us. But we must never allow our concern for this temporary world to overshadow our confidence in our eternal God.
In Daniel 2:21, we are reminded that God “removes kings and sets up kings.” And Psalm 115:3 declares, “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.”
God's sovereignty does not mean every decision made by earthly rulers is righteous or pleasing to Him. Scripture repeatedly demonstrates that God holds rulers accountable for their wickedness. But it does mean that no ruler, government, political movement, or human rebellion can overthrow His sovereign purposes.
The same God who ruled over Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome is ruling today. He is not reacting to history as though events have escaped His control. He is sovereignly working out His eternal plan, culminating in the glorious return and reign of Jesus Christ.
And beloved, that truth ought to produce something extraordinary in the life of every genuine believer: JOY!
Not a superficial happiness that disappears when circumstances become difficult. Not a manufactured smile that pretends everything is wonderful. But a deep, abiding, Spirit-produced joy rooted in our relationship with Jesus Christ.
In Galatians 5:22, Paul identifies joy as part of the fruit of the Spirit. This is not something we manufacture through positive thinking. It is the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer who walks in fellowship with Christ.
Consider Paul and Silas in Acts 16:22–25. They had been beaten, imprisoned, and placed in stocks. By every earthly measure, their circumstances were miserable. Yet at midnight, instead of surrendering to despair, they were praying and singing hymns to God!
Why? Because their joy was not determined by their circumstances. Their joy was grounded in the One who was sovereign over their circumstances.
Or consider Paul's words in Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.”
Paul wasn't writing those words from a comfortable vacation home. He was writing as a prisoner! Yet his circumstances did not rob him of joy because the source of his joy was not his freedom, his comfort, or his immediate future. His joy was in the Lord!
And notice, Paul doesn't say rejoice in your circumstances. He says rejoice in the Lord. There is an enormous difference.
In Nehemiah 8:10, we read, “And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
The strength we need to endure difficult days is not ultimately found in human determination, political influence, financial security, or our ability to control the future. It comes from the Lord Himself. As we surrender to Him, trust His promises, and walk by His Spirit, He supplies the strength to persevere.
And this brings me to a very practical question for every Christian reading this:
What does the world see when it looks at you right now?
Does it see someone consumed with fear, anger, bitterness, and frustration? Someone whose peace rises and falls with election results, economic reports, and the latest headlines? Or does it see something that cannot be explained by your circumstances?
Does it see the peace of Christ? The confidence of someone who knows that God is sovereign? The joy of someone who understands that this world is not their home?
Beloved, a watching world desperately needs to see Christians whose lives demonstrate that Jesus Christ truly is sufficient!
That doesn't mean we ignore evil, compromise biblical truth, or remain silent when righteousness is challenged. Quite the opposite. We are called to stand firmly upon God's Word, contend for the faith, and proclaim the truth in love. But we must do so without allowing the darkness around us to extinguish the joy of Christ within us.
Philippians 2:14–15 instructs believers to do all things without grumbling or disputing, so that we might shine as lights in the world in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation.
Think about that. The darker the world becomes, the more visible the light of Christ should be in us!
And perhaps that is where some of us need to examine our own hearts today. Have we become more passionate about changing our government than being transformed by the Word of God? Have we spent more time consumed with political commentary than communing with our Savior? Have we allowed the condition of our nation to occupy more of our thoughts than the promises of our Lord?
Those are questions worth prayerfully considering.
In Colossians 3:1–2, Paul tells us, “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
This is not a call to abandon our earthly responsibilities. It is a call to live them from an eternal perspective.
When the news is discouraging, press into Christ. When the future appears uncertain, press into Christ. When you are concerned for your children, your grandchildren, your finances, or your freedom, press into Christ!
Open His Word. Spend time in prayer. Worship Him. Fellowship with other believers. Serve your neighbor. Share the Gospel. Disciple your family. Remain faithful to the responsibilities He has given you.
And above all, surrender your will to His.
Remember Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, praying in Luke 22:42, “Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” If our Savior demonstrated such perfect submission to the Father's will, how much more should we, His redeemed children, learn to trust Him when life unfolds differently than we had hoped?
In Romans 8:28, we are assured that God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. And verse 29 explains that His purpose is to conform us to the image of His Son.
Sometimes God accomplishes His greatest work in us through the very circumstances we would have chosen to avoid.
Christian, our greatest need today is not a more favorable political climate. Our greatest need is deeper intimacy with Jesus Christ, greater submission to His Word, and a more complete dependence upon the Holy Spirit.
We need believers who are grounded in Scripture rather than driven by emotion. Believers who are willing to stand for truth without surrendering to bitterness. Believers who love righteousness without losing compassion. Believers who refuse to compromise, yet remain gentle, humble, gracious, and full of joy.
And when the world asks how we can possibly have peace and joy amid so much uncertainty, what a glorious opportunity to point them to Jesus Christ!
Because our hope is not that this world will eventually become everything, we desire it to be. Our hope is that Jesus Christ is coming again, that He will make all things new, and that we will dwell with Him for eternity.
1 Peter 1:3–4 reminds us that through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we have been born again to a living hope and to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for us.
No earthly election can touch that inheritance. No economic collapse can diminish it. No government can confiscate it. No suffering can destroy it. And no power in heaven or on earth can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:38–39).
So, beloved, lift your eyes!
Our God is still on the throne. Jesus Christ is still Lord. The Holy Spirit still indwells and empowers His people. The Gospel is still the power of God unto salvation. And our eternal future is absolutely secure in Him!
Do not allow temporary disappointments to rob you of eternal joy. Do not allow the uncertainty of tomorrow to steal your confidence in the God who already holds tomorrow.
Press into Christ. Pursue holiness. Walk in obedience. Surrender your will. Trust His sovereignty. Rejoice in His goodness. And let a lost and anxious world see something unmistakably different in you.
Let them see Jesus Christ through the peace that guards your heart, the love that governs your conduct, the truth that directs your life, and the JOY that no earthly circumstance can take away!
As Romans 15:13 declares: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Church, this is not the hour to retreat in fear. It is the hour to draw nearer to Christ, stand firmly upon His Word, and shine brightly for His glory.
Our future is not uncertain. Our future is CHRIST!
Pastor, Kevin Cox
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