1&2 Samuel; 1&2 Kings; 1&2 Chronicles

Angie Smith (Seamless; Lifeway Publishers; 2018) points out that the books of Samuel and Kings are about the political history of Israel. Chronicles is about their religious journey during the same time period. (page 100) That said, I wonder why any preacher refuses to speak to current political issues when God Himself inspired twice as much attention on the political scene than He did the spiritual aspect.

I think we’ve become too comfortable with our heads in the sand. We convince ourselves that God will take care of the country. But if we can learn from Scripture that God uses us to take care of the country, we will speak up loud and strong.

God uses our voices to make His voice heard. God uses our hands and feet to stand up against evil. And, sadly, God uses our silence to mete out punishment we deserve.

German pastors were silent in the 1940’s.

Are we trying to fight this war against evil simply sitting in our pews with hands raised and eyes closed? We say God is on our side, when what we really mean is we expect God to fight while we sit back and cheer Him on. That’s a horrible battle plan.

Pastors, we sheep need you to protect us. We need to know the enemy. We need to be led in this battle. Name names. Bring the facts. Be political.

Jesus was. He railed against the religious political machine. But he also addressed the government. “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” (Mark 12:17)

I guess we can continue to stay silent. God’s given us that choice. But understand silence is not golden. It is never golden. It’s a tool of the enemy we willingly hand over to him. It’s easier that way.

And it will be our ruin. Just read the Bible and see for yourself.