Matthew 6:13 (NIV)
… deliver us from the evil one.”
And who is “the evil one”? Not the elected officials I don’t happen to like, and not the folks who voted for them. There is an evil entity who stirs up trouble, spreads dissension and fires up hatred. He plays both sides of the political aisle. The more havoc he creates, the happier he is.
Good morning, Lord. I’m tempted to focus on politics and overlook the real battle “against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12). Empower me, Almighty God, to keep the faith and stay the course until the final victory is won. In Jesus’ name, amen.
