Should christians participate in politics?

By

Chris Oyakhilome

And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him;

thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.

( 1 Samuel 17:32)

You can champion the cause for change A champion is someone who wins for others someone who helps others achieve their goals and realize their dreams-someone who is passionate about the success of others. A champion fights not his own battles but battles to win for others. He’s an advocate and a defender; a leader and a deliverer who fights for the right and honor of others, and not for self or personal aggrandizement.

Moses was such a man; he was raise by God not to deliver himself, but to deliver Israel from bondage in Egypt into the promised Land. Mordecai and Esther also championed the cause of the Jews amidst the threat of complete annihilation (Esther 3-5).

When Goliath of Gath terrorized the children of Israel, it was David who stood up and killed the giant and brought the fear of Jehovah upon the Philistines (1Samuel 17:20-58). He also fought for the right if the less-privileged (1 Samuel 22:2) because he was a champion.

Irrespective of your trade, position, or place, I charge you be a champion today. God brought you into that place of influence not to be served but to serve (Romans 13:1). In other words, He wants you to be a champion, a role model and a deliverer. So be passionate about the welfare, success and prosperity of others; fight for their rights; be their advocate and defender-champion their cause.

You can be the catalyst for a change in the nation you can inspire that change. Remember, it only takes a spark to light up a forest. God wants you to be a champion for your world!

Prayer

Dear Father, I thank you for inspiring in me today the urge and need to be a champion for my generation, and everyone in my world. I declare that through your wisdom and power of your Spirit, I’ll use whatever position of influence I find myself to impact positively on people and help them achieve their goals and realized their God-given dreams in Jesus’ Name. Amen.