It’s an election year. Let the craziness and the outlandish promises abound. Two candidates seeking to gain authority and rule over our lives. Both with their promise of a path to a better economy, rule of law and a better life in general. But what do they have to offer us that we don’t already have?
Life
Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
Liberty
Luke 4:18-19 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.
Pursuit of Happiness
Romans 15:13 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.
Freedom
Galatian 5:1 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
Access to Free Healthcare
Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities;upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
Psalm 103:3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Clothing and Food Subsidies
Matthew 6:25-34 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? a26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
Housing Allowance
Psalm 9:9 The Lord also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble;
Social Security
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future
Relief from Stress and Anxiety
Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious about nothing but with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving make your request be known unto God and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Investment Opportunities
Galatians 6:8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life
A Better Life
John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
Unwavering Promises
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
James 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
And the one promise neither candidate could ever offer. Assurance of eternal life.
Eternal Life
1John 5:11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness then all these things will be added unto you. That’s the promise given to citizens of the perfect kingdom from a king who will rule today and forever with righteousness. This election season will appear very important… then it will pass, but His promises will never fade.
So, what could they possible offer us that we don’t already have?
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