The heavens are the Lord's heavens, but the earth He has given to the children of man. - Psalm 115:16 ESV
The heavens belong to our God; they are His alone, but He has given us the earth and put us in charge. - Psalm 115:16 (TPT)
The earth is under men's dominion. This is both a privilege and responsibility given by God. This is nothing new unless you don't understand Genesis Chapter 1.
When believers only hide in the four walls praying and interceding for the nation, thinking that God will somehow work things out regardlessly, they miss the heart of God.
Yes, there is a time and space for prayer and intercession. But it is only a fraction of our responsibility. If you are in charge on this earth, you must take action. Faith is not just a fact. Faith is an act.
This is also the reason why believers must vote for the right government. We don't just pray, "Oh God, let Your will be done." No, He has sent you to do His will. When you VOTE for the right government, you are DOING His will.
The Lord's Prayer is not a religious prayer to recite day and night. It is the heart of the Father to be demonstrated and manifested through His sons ----- Jesus did it first (Jn 5:19; Heb 10:7), and now it is our turn (Phil 2:13).
The King's heart is for His Kingdom to be reflected on earth as it is in heaven. We cannot do it simply by praying & interceding. We are given the charge to DO and ACT on His will. This is why He put us in charge on earth. This is also the reason why He instituted the whole governmental system on earth.
Unfortunately, many believers still do not understand how the Kingdom works. They are so stuck with religion and churchianity that they miss the Kingdom purpose.
They leave the secular, political and governmental realms to unbelievers. They focus on praying & interceding, and telling others to trust God and let Him do His will on earth. That is not Christianity.
How do we vote for the right government that is according to God's will? It is simple.
The policies that reflect the most of that of the Kingdom are the ones we should support and vote for. It's clear and indisputable. God wants His Kingdom to be manifested on earth.
You don't vote according to track records. You don't vote according to the mainstream and popularity. You don't vote according to personal preference or personality. You vote according to Kingdom alignment.
I have heard so many people (believers or non-believers) talking about Trump and why he shouldn't be elected as a person with so many issues. Well, if you understand the Kingdom, you will know why he is rightly elected.
Singapore will have our turn. But voting, while extremely important (because it concerns the lives of the people in the nation), is only one aspect of taking responsibility on earth as believers.
If we are in charge of this earth, we must take dominion in every arena until they look like heaven.
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