Many of us who are conservative in our political beliefs are still staggering a bit from the presidential election.  The fact that a liberal went into office so decidedly is a bit unsettling at the least.  The hardest part of that is that it reflects the mindset of  our country.  We all know that it is not so much the man, as it is the platform  he represented.

Many are fearful of what this means in the areas of what we consider to be moral foundations, gay rights and abortion, just to mention two.  Fearful of what these mean to the sanctity of marriage, family and even human life.

I believe this ought to be the clarion call to the body of Christ.  The reality is that holiness and righteousness cannot be legislated.  I believe if we listen we will hear the voice of God calling to us to live in Him as never before.  To allow the world to see His truth in us, being a light in the darkness.  We must pause, but only for a moment, and remember who we are in Him.  The mandate is getting clearer by the minute.  With a new enthusiasm, the body of Christ is going to have to take to the grace, deliverance and freedom of God to the hearts of men and women.  The real question is this, are we willing to accept this mission and become missionaries in our own communities

We are exhorted in Galatians 5.1 to stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free.  If we are indeed free, then we must do something with that freedom.  The question then becomes are we free in Him, by his grace, through his shed blood.  If we can answer yes, perhaps a good place to start is by checking our spiritual attire, are we dressed for success.  I leave you with the following passage from God’s word:

Ephesians 6:10-18

10  Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11  Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13  Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14  Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

15  And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16  Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

17  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

18  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;