Good morning and a Shabbat Shalom from sunny Catania, Sicily.

Good morning and a Shabbat Shalom from sunny Catania, Sicily.

When men elect men to office, it’s never “the best.” It’s simply “better than the rest”! The best is not, and cannot be, a fallen human being, but rather the promised Messiah.

I don’t expect much from people. I do expect much from God. In fact, it brings Him great pleasure when we look to Him expectantly. In Psalm 119:126, the psalmist wrote: “It is time for You to act, O LORD, For they have regarded Your law as void.”

We should expect God to act according to His own Word!

During one of the most difficult times in his life, Moses felt deeply alone and distressed by his nation’s behavior. Their rebellion had jeopardized God’s presence among them, and Moses pitched the tent of meeting outside the camp.

God had told Moses to lead the people onward, but Moses made it clear that he could not and would not go unless the Lord went with him and showed him the way. Then, in the most Jewish way, Moses reminded God that the children of Israel were His people!

“If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here. For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found grace in Your sight, except You go with us? So we shall be separate, Your people and I, from all the people who are upon the face of the earth.” (Exodus 33:15–16, NKJV)

These words may sound like a classic example of chutzpah, but God welcomed Moses’ plea. There is nothing wrong or presumptuous about reminding God of His people and His promises to them according to His own Word!

As the elections in Israel and America approach, I can only say this: the results will reflect men’s choices, but the Lord will allow them to serve His purpose!

If the more conservative platform - the one closer to biblical truth - wins, the people will be spared immediate chaos. If the liberal, progressive, globalist, anti-God platform wins, then chaos and despair are just around the corner.

Either way, God will use the outcome to further His kingdom. Our responsibility is to choose faithfully, act according to His Word, and look to Him expectantly.

So today, I am going to follow Moses’ example:

Lord, they are still Your people! It is time for You to act! Please allow us to finish the job and grant us some much-needed peace before the coming war described in Ezekiel.

Awaiting His Soon Return,

Amir