July 11, 2018

Some Elections Have Consequences


We just had a Primary Election and the Republican race for sheriff had a 46-vote margin. For the General Election there are no Democratic challengers, so barring a last-minute challenge by an Independent candidate, the next man to become sheriff will be the Republican who narrowly won the Primary Election. The Apostles, feeling the need to fill the position vacated by Judas, cast lots for his replacement. We don’t know the vote count and the margin by which Matthias was selected over Joseph called Barsabbas but using spiritual standards the election/selection for either man was inconsequential. Scripture never again mentions the practice of casting lots, nor do we know anything more about Matthias, his mission, or his effectiveness (Acts:1:23-26).  We’ve been taught that every vote counts; however, the old adage “man proposes and God disposes” can be clearly seen in the election process. 


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