Recently, President George W. Bush, during a news conference, stated that it was his job to make decisions. Who can deny that the decisions he makes have the power to impact nations and alter the course of history. Most of us, however, are not such big players on the world scene. Our decisions seem insignificant campared to the president of a super power. The little man doesn't seem to make much of an impact. But if this is the case, why is it that such big players seem so fearful of the little guy? Tomorrow is the day the little guy speaks. Decisions will be made tomorrow that have the potential of changing the balance of power and changing the course of the nation. Tomorrow is election day. For the last several months I have been flooded with mail from politicians trying to influence my decision. They are seeking my vote, courting favor, and seeking to stay or get into a position of decision making power. Whether they do or not depends on the voter. Suddenly, the little guy holds all the cards. In the end, we are the real decision makers. We are the ones who set the direction of our country.
How then, are we to weild our great power. So much depends on our vote. We dare not take it lightly. We need all the wisdom we can get. Where do we turn? For the Christian, there can only be one answer. As we look to the sacred Scriptures to guide us in making the little decisions of daily life, how much more must we depend on them to guide us in the greater decisions. As Christians, we are obligated to support those who hold morally superior credentials. We can not afford to vote our pocket book. We must vote our faith. The Bible is our map, our guide. Using it as a voters guide, we can set the tone for politics and change the landscape of our country. May God help us to vote his values.
